Intentional Torts

In the world of personal injury, a person typically states a cause of action in his or her lawsuit that alleges intentional torts and or negligence. Intentional torts are torts that require that a person intend to have done something which caused the harm to the person suing him or her.

The most important element of any intentional tort claim is the intent part. Without being able to prove some form of intent, the rest of the case, no matter how strong it is, is pretty much worthless. Intent shows that the person knew what he or she was doing and was ok with any results that occurred.

There are three types of intent. Type one is the “purposely” type. The actor purposely did X to the victim. Type two is the “reasonably certain” classification of intent. In this type, the actor did something that he could be “reasonably certain” would cause the result that occurred. The final type is transferred intent.

Intentional torts include torts like assault, battery, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Each one of these torts requires the plaintiff to be able to prove that the person that hurt him or her did so with some sort of intent.

Negligent actions, however, do not actually require that intent be proven. Because of this, causes of action alleging negligence are sometimes easier to prove than those requiring that intent be shown.

Contact an Orlando Personal Injury Attorney

If you have been injured by someone’s intentional actions, contact Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner at 407-420-4040 to discuss your case and to determine your legal options.