The Elements of a Tort
Personal injury claims are regulated by tort law, a segment of civil law which concerns the process of seeking financial compensation for damages. There are four elements of a tort, all of which must be in place for compensation to be awarded. If these four elements are present in your case, you may stand a much better chance of receiving financial compensation for your injury.
If you or someone you love has been injured because of someone else’s negligence, the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. may be able to help you get the financial compensation you need. Contact us today by calling 610-667-7511.
The Four Elements
A tort is made up of four equally important elements. All of the following must be in place in order for financial compensation to be warranted:
- The existence of a duty. A duty exists as an extension of society in that we all owe each other a reasonable level of care.
- The breach of this duty. A breach has been committed if someone fails to live up to the reasonable level of care required by society.
- An injury. You must have sustained an injury.
- Causation. The breach of duty must have been the cause of your injury.
If all four of these elements are present in your case, it is your legal right to seek money to compensate you for any medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering you may have experienced.
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If you or someone you love has been injured or worse because of someone else’s carelessness, the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. may be able to help you get the money you deserve. Contact us today by calling 610-667-7511.