Tortfeasor
A person or entity who commits a tort (civil wrong) that causes injury or damage to another.
In Personal Injury Cases
The tortfeasor in a car accident case is typically the at-fault driver. There can be multiple tortfeasors in a single incident, each potentially liable for a portion of damages.
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.
Defendant
The person or entity being sued in a civil lawsuit or accused in a criminal case.
Joint and Several Liability
A rule that allows a plaintiff to recover full damages from any one of multiple defendants, regardless of their individual percentage of fault.
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