Liability & Negligence

Intentional Tort

A civil wrong committed with intent to cause harm, as opposed to negligent conduct.

In Personal Injury Cases

Intentional torts include assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. They may support punitive damages and aren't covered by liability insurance.

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Related Legal Terms

Tort

A civil wrong, other than breach of contract, for which the law provides a remedy, typically in the form of damages.

Assault

An intentional act causing reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact.

Battery

Intentional harmful or offensive physical contact with another person without consent.

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