Understanding the Elements of a Tort
If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may very well be weighing your legal options and considering how you can recover the money you deserve. Tort law is the branch of law that deals with personal injury and lawsuits, and being familiar with the way tort law works may help you determine if filing a lawsuit is right for you.
A lawsuit may be your best way to get the money you and your family need to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. The Austin personal injury attorneys of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell P.C. may be able to help you get the money you are owed. To learn more about what we may be able to do for you, please contact us today by calling 877-948-4842.
The Four Elements of a Tort
In order to win money after an accident, your case must have all four elements that make up a tort. Without the following four elements in place, you are unlikely to receive a positive verdict:
- The existence of a duty. In legal terms, a duty is an obligation to take reasonable steps to prevent injury from befalling another. For example, a property owner has an obligation to keep his or her property in safe condition.
- The breach of that duty. The person who injured you failed to live up to his or her duty. This can mean that he or she failed to provide a safe environment, or failed to act in a way that would not injure you.
- The occurrence of an injury. You must have sustained a real injury.
- The breach of duty caused the injury. The breach of duty must have more or less directly led to your injury.
If these four elements are in place, you may well be entitled to financial compensation.
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If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the Austin personal injury lawyers of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell P.C. may be able to help you get the money you deserve. Contact us today by calling 877-948-4842.
