Real Estate 1 GEO Welcome to your Lawyers - Tort Phone Name Real Name Email Address Unit A wrongful act may never be both a criminal and tort case. True False Strict, or “absolute,” liability applies to cases where responsibility for an injury can be imposed on the wrongdoer without proof of negligence or direct fault. False True There is a specific code of conduct which every person is expected to follow and a legal duty of the public to act a certain way in order to reduce the risk of harm to others. Failure to adhere to these standards is known as negligence. False True Select all examples of Negligence Torts. Slip and fall accidents Truck accidents Hail damage Motorcycle accidents Medical malpractice Although it may seem like an intentional tort can be categorized as a criminal case, there are important differences between the two. A crime can be defined as a wrongful act that injures or interferes with the interests of society. Intentional torts are wrongful acts that injure or interfere with an individual’s well-being or property. True False An intentional tort is when an individual or entity purposely engages in conduct that causes injury or damage to another. Select all examples of intentional tort. Trespass Defamation Assault Battery Theft Select all examples of Strict Liability Torts. Watering your lawn Washing a car Defective products (Product Liability) Animal attacks (dog bite lawsuits) Abnormally dangerous activities While criminal charges are brought by the government and can result in a fine or jail sentence, tort charges are filed by a plaintiff seeking monetary compensation for damages that the defendant must pay if they lose. True False In Strict Liability lawsuits involving a defective product case, the injured consumer only has to establish that their injuries were directly caused by the product in question in order to have the law on their side. The fact that the company did not “intend” for the consumer to be injured is not a factor. True False In tort lawsuits, the injured party —referred to as the “plaintiff” in civil cases (comparable to the prosecutor in a criminal case)— seeks compensation, through the representation of a personal injury attorney, from the “defendant” for damages incurred (i.e. harm to property, health, or well-being). True False Thanks! If you're ready, click submit to see if you passed! Time's up Posted on July 22, 2019April 24, 2020 By admin