Intentional acts and negligent acts that cause injury, along with what is called “strict liability,” all belong to a category of law called “tort” law. Put simply, torts are wrongful acts that cause ...

In this edition of their Trial Practice column, Robert S. Kelner and Gail S. Kelner explore the concept of tort liability arising from what is referred to as "launching an instrument of harm." In this ...

Tort law is the branch of law that deals with civil wrongs, including negligence, that come from sources other than breaches of contracts. Both businesses and individuals may be legally and ...

Significant injuries are, by their very nature, stressful. But that stress is typically compounded when it's wrapped up in ...

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Filing an injury claim in Alabama requires clarity, preparation, and a careful understanding of the state's negligence laws.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Chip Stapleton is a Series 7 and Series 66 license holder, CFA Level 1 exam holder, and ...

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