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Tort Law: A Brief Description

Tort Law is used to describe the body of laws that address “civil wrongs,” which are not necessarily criminal wrongs. An example of a civil wrong is a driver striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In such a case, the negligent driver is responsible for paying the damages of the innocent pedestrian.

In Louisiana personal injury cases, Tort Law is used to hold the at-fault person (also known as the tortfeasor) accountable to the accident victim. Accountability includes paying the accident victim for pain and suffering and medical treatment. Louisiana Tort Law is complex and is largely located in the Louisiana Civil Code and its ancillaries. A person injured in a Louisiana accident should contact a licensed Louisiana tort lawyer for guidance in handling a personal injury claim.

Tort law has existed for centuries and will continue to exist for centuries. However, as society and technology get more complex, so will the Tort Law. This is another reason why an accident victim should consult with a personal injury attorney after an accident. Accident victims are often stressed after injury and should devote their time to getting well and seeking medical attention. Hiring a personal injury attorney will take the pressure of keeping up with ever-changing laws off the accident victim.

A criminal case does not need to be pursued against a tortfeasor for an accident victim to have a personal injury case against the tortfeasor. An accident victim typically has one year after an accident to file a lawsuit or settle his case against a tortfeasor. There are exceptions to the one-year deadline, however. For example, in car accident cases, an accident victim has two years from the date of accident to file a suit or settle his claim against his own uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier (UM).

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