Yes. Some individuals or companies may be held “strictly liable” for certain activities that harm others, even if they did not act negligently or maliciously. For example, a person injured by a defective product can recover compensation from the manufacturer or seller of the product without showing that the manufacturer or seller was actually negligent. In limited instances, civil personal injury lawsuits can be pursued in addition to criminal charges under the principle of an intentional wrong, also known as an “intentional tort.” An experienced personal injury lawyer should be consulted to determine which theory of liability applies to the facts of a particular case.