The Four Elements of a Tort
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else, you may have to rely on tort law to get the compensation you and your family need for medical bills, lost wages, and the other expenses associated with a serious injury. Tort law is the segment of law that allows the victims of injuries to seek reimbursement from the people who injured them. A tort is made up of four elements, all of which must be in place in order for the injured person to expect to receive compensation.
The Harrisburg personal injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. may be able to help you seek justice. Contact us today at 610-667-7511 to learn more.
Understanding the Elements
If you are considering suing for compensatory funds, it can be helpful to know the four elements you need to establish in your case. They are:
- The presence of a duty. Legally speaking, everyone has an obligation to act in a way that will prevent other people from coming to harm.
- The breach of a duty. The person who allegedly caused your injury must have broken his or her duty.
- An injury. You must have been injured in some way.
- Proximate cause. The breach of duty must have led more or less directly to your injury. That is, the person who breached his or her duty must be responsible for your injury.
If all four of these elements are in place, you may have a right to demand financial compensation.
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If you or someone you love has been the victim of an injury caused by someone else, the Harrisburg personal injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 610-667-7511.