Buckeye Tort Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Buckeye

In Buckeye, Arizona, a "tort" is specified as any civil wrong, besides breach of contract, for which the law provides a remedy.

Essentially, any bad act in Buckeye, Arizona that gives you the legal right to sue the person who committed the act, is a tort. Your particular right to sue is called a "cause of action."

Statutes and appellate court rulings in Buckeye, Arizona recognize a very large number of different torts. However, most of these torts are largely relics of history, and are no longer litigated very frequently, if at all. There are only a few that the average person has a decent chance of dealing with at least once in their lives. They include, but aren't limited to, negligence, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and battery.

Types of Torts in Buckeye, Arizona

Negligence: In Buckeye, Arizona, negligence is, far and away, the most common tort that the civil litigation system has to deal with. Negligence is a failure to exercise the level of caution that's necessary in a particular situation, and causing harm (physical injury or property damage) as a direct result of this failure. An obvious example is drunk driving. If a person is drunk behind the wheel, and causes an accident, they are clearly going to be required to compensate the victim for whatever harm they cause, since driving while intoxicated is very careless, and everybody should know this. Of course, there are many other cases, most of them far less obvious, where negligence can occur.

Fraud: Fraud is another common tort litigated in Buckeye, Arizona courts. Fraud is defined as the deliberate misrepresentation of facts made for financial, or other personal gain, which causes harm to someone else. Usually, fraud is committed when a product or service is sold, and the seller lies about the nature or quality of the thing being sold. If, in deciding to buy what the fraudster is selling, the victim relies on the false statements, the seller has committed fraud. The buyer can then sue the seller, to seek compensation for their losses. At the very least, they will usually receive the difference between the fair market value of the thing they bought, and what they paid for it.

Battery: Battery in Buckeye, Arizona is defined as any harmful or offensive contact with the person of another, without the victim's consent. Punching someone in the face would qualify as battery, as would practically any unwanted physical contact, particularly of a sexual nature. It can also occur when a doctor operates on a body part without the patient's consent.

Intentional infliction of emotional distress: Also known as IIED in Buckeye, Arizona, intentional infliction of emotional distress is a fairly new cause of action, having not been recognized until the 20th century. In order to prevail in an IIED lawsuit, the plaintiff has to prove that the defendant engaged in some kind of "outrageous" conduct, which was severe enough to "shock the conscience" of a reasonable person. They must also prove that the defendant actually intended to cause emotional distress, and did, in fact, cause severe emotional distress. Proving that the plaintiff suffered trauma or distress as a result of the defendant's conduct is not as easy as it may sound, and usually requires the testimony of a psychiatric professional who has examined the plaintiff.

How Can A Buckeye, Arizona Tort Lawyer Help?

If someone has committed a tort against in you Buckeye, Arizona, you have a legal power to seek compensation. Furthermore, if someone has sued you, alleging that you committed a tort, you have a right to mount a legal defense.

In both cases, a reputable Buckeye, Arizona tort lawyer will probably prove indispensable. The best thing you can do early in the process is make a good-faith effort to negotiate a settlement with the other side, to prevent the matter from going to trial in the first place, which will often prove more costly than settling. Most tort lawyers are also skilled negotiators, and will be able to help you on this front, too.

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Life in Buckeye

Approximately 50,876 people call Buckeye, Arizona home. Buckeye is located in Maricopa County and is a popular suburb of Phoenix.

What is great about Buckeye is that it is a small area filled with diversity! Buckeye is home to Native Americans, Asians, Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, and Latinos. Alongside the diversity is the area's well-planned structure. Buckeye has about thirty well planned communities, not including the commercial areas. Popular attractions include Douglas Rance, Sun Valley Villages, Spurlock Ranch, Southwest Ranch, and the Sundance Towne Center.

Being a part of Phoenix, Buckeye residents have prominent law firms with excellent attorneys nearby to handle their legal needs. Phoenix has law firms of all sizes, with attorneys practicing in all areas of law. Therefore, no legal inquiry can remain unattended.

Overall, Buckeye is a perfect example of a close Arizona community that enjoys the quiet desert ambiance, yet is close enough to the metropolitan area of Phoenix. All in all, Buckeye residents enjoy the best of both worlds!

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