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Tort Lawsuits

Personal injury lawsuits fall into the category of “tort” litigation. In tort law, an injured party seeks compensation for damages caused by another party. Those who have been injured in an accident due to the careless, irresponsible, or negligent behavior of another person, company, business, or other entity, may face extensive financial and personal losses. By pursing a personal injury lawsuit, they may be eligible to receive financial compensation in order to cover the costs of their losses.

To qualify as a tort lawsuit, a particular case must contain the following elements:

Duty. A person or party must have a particular duty to society to behave in a manner that will not harm others.
Breach of Duty. A person or party must have caused injury to another party through the failure to perform this duty.
Causation. This breach of duty must have been the direct cause of injury to the victim, either immediately or eventually.
Injury. The victim must be able to provide proof of physical injury, emotional distress, or other elements of pain and suffering.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you may have the grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party. An experienced Baltimore personal injury lawyer can evaluate your case and advise you as to whether or not you have grounds for legal action.

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Accident victims may be eligible for compensation for their losses. To learn more, contact the Baltimore personal injury lawyers of Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC today by calling 410-234-0100.

Have you or someone you love been injured in an accident? Contact the firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.

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