Chapter 4: The Law of Torts

A crime is considered an offense against the public at large and is therefore punishable by the government. A tort is a private wrong committed by one person against another. The person who is wronged in a tort will try to recover money as compensation for the loss or injury suffered. Sometimes people are simply careless and cause injury to another person, damage to property, or both. Injury caused by a person’s carelessness is called negligence. In this chapter, you will begin to understand tort law so you can protect yourself legally.

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