General Legal Terms

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.

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

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