Personal injury law relates to torts, a tort being an action that may not be considered a criminal act yet causes damage which can be the subject of a civil suit. Some torts may also be crimes and thus subject to criminal prosecution as well as civil action. If you feel you have been unfairly injured, a Roseville, Rocklin, and Sacramento personal injury lawyer can review your case and advise you as to your legal rights and options. In many cases, you will be entitled to pursue compensation for the damage you have suffered.
Personal injury law is designed to protect you from intentional torts, negligent torts, and torts of strict liability. An intentional tort is a wrongful act that is committed on purpose, such as battery or invasion of privacy. A negligent tort relates to destructive actions resulting from carelessness or incompetence. It covers cases in which the defendant did not uphold expected standards, which are necessary to protect people from harm. Torts of strict liability are those in which a particular party simply holds legal responsibility for any damage done, as in the case of defective products.