When You Have Been Wronged, A Tort Law Claim Could Get You Compensation
The word “tort”, while it is not a word that we use in everyday language, it is something that we can interact with without realizing it. A tort simply is an injury caused by the wrongful act of another. Another way of thinking about it is that they are noncriminal wrongful acts for which you can sue someone for committing against you.
These can cover nearly every type of lawsuit that you can imagine outside of more specialized areas such as contract law where people sue over contractual duties owed to one another.
While it may seem complex, tort cases are something that we at Collier Litigation Group routinely represent clients in. We can assist you in any type of tort law claims. You should come and speak with attorney Tim Collier and our legal team.
We believe in law as a service-oriented endeavor, and our commitment is to providing clients with personalized attention and complete focus on their case. We take a modern approach to practicing law that focuses on maximizing the amount of time we can spend on our clients’ cases.
Torts Cases Come In Many Varied Forms
As we noted above, torts cover a broad area of law and come in many varieties. Some examples of the types of torts that we can assist with are:
- Defamation, libel and slander
- Infliction of emotional distress
- Invasion of privacy
- Negligence
- Personal injuries, such as assault and battery, dog bites, and slips-and-falls
- Premises liability
- Strict liability claims
- Trespass to chattels (items) and property
As you can imagine, torts can encompass such a diverse array of lawsuits and that is why it is important to have a flexible and dynamic team that can react swiftly to your situation and provide you with a solution that seeks to accomplish your goals through efficient litigation.
What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Tort Claims In Arizona?
It is important to note that there isn’t one uniform deadline for all tort claims in Arizona. Rather, the statute of limitations that applies varies based on claim type. Many torts in Arizona have a two-year statute of limitations, wrongful death, trespass and property damage claims. However, others have a longer deadline (like three years for fraud) or a shorter one (like one year for libel).
What Do You Need To Prove Negligence In An Arizona Tort Case?
Most tort claims require a showing of negligence to succeed. This means demonstrating that a party had a duty to you, breached it and caused you to suffer damages through this breach. Our Scottsdale tort lawyers understand what evidence can play a key role in proving this and can help you with gathering and presenting such evidence.
How Could Arizona’s Comparative Negligence Law Affect Your Tort Case?
Arizona uses a pure comparative negligence system for tort cases. This means you generally can still bring a claim against a negligent party if you were somewhat, or even mostly, at fault for what happened. However, the amount of your recovery will generally go down by the percentage of your fault. So, while allegations of being partially to blame may not bar you altogether from damages, they could greatly impact what you could receive.
Bringing A Tort Claim In The Phoenix Area
Pursuing a tort lawsuit involves numerous steps. This can include:
- Initial investigation: Determining if you have a claim
- Filing: Formally filing a claim in a local court
- Discovery: Gathering and exchanging evidence
- Seeking a settlement: Using methods like negotiation or mediation
- Preparing for trial: Getting your case ready should there be no settlement
- Trial (if necessary): Presenting your case to a court and awaiting a decision
Our Arizona tort attorneys stand ready to guide you through every stage of your case.
If You Have Been Wronged, Let Us Help You
By this point, hopefully you understand that a tort attorney can help you in a broad range of situations that you may have found yourself in. If you feel that you need a tort law attorney, then you should reach out to Collier Litigation Group so that our team can help you.
You can call us at 480-480-3705 or send us a brief email that gives us a description of your situation. We offer everyone a free, no obligation initial consultation with us, so feel free to connect with us and get yours scheduled soon.