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Litigation Lawyers in Hollywood

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

In Hollywood, Florida, when a tort is committed, and the victim of the tort is vested with a right to sue the individual who committed the tort, they are said to have a "cause of action."

In Hollywood, Florida, there are laws and court rulings that recognize scores of various torts. Many of these torts are very obscure, and are almost never litigated. In the modern era, the torts that the ordinary person is most likely to face are fraud, negligence, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Types of Torts in Hollywood, Florida

Negligence: Negligence is the most commonly-litigated tort in Hollywood, Florida's civil litigation system. Negligence occurs when somebody does not exercise the level of care that a "reasonable person" would exercise in a similar situation, and causes an injury as a direct result. As an example, most people know that running a stop sign at high speed is very careless, and no reasonable person would be expected to do such a thing. Doing so clearly falls below the ordinary standard of care. So, if a person runs a stop sign at high speed, and hits another car, causing injuries and property damage, they will be liable to the person they harmed for the cost of whatever harm they caused.

Fraud: Fraud is an intentional tort, unlike negligence. It is also dealt with fairly frequently by courts in Hollywood, Florida. Fraud is a lie that one person tells to another, with the intent to harm the other person, normally by inducing them to give money or property to the person committing the fraud. Fraud can occur in a wide number of different contexts. For instance, suppose a jeweler tries to sell a fake diamond to a customer, by passing it off as the real thing. If the customer believes the jeweler's lie, and bases his buying decision on it, the jeweler has committed fraud. If the customer discovers this fraud, he will be able to sue the jeweler, and recover, at the very least, the difference between the value of the fake diamond, and what he paid for it.

harmful or offensive, and non-consensual. For example, slapping someone on the face would be a clear case of battery, because that contact is harmful, and probably offensive as well. Unwanted physical conduct, especially of a sexual nature, is considered offensive by just about everyone, and would also be considered battery even if it causes no physical injuries. Sometimes, a doctor will operate on the wrong body part, which the patient did not consent to be operated on. And, sometimes, doctors have performed entire operations while the patient was unconscious, which the patient didn't consent to. This is also battery, and can result in a very costly lawsuit for the doctor, though such cases are quite rare.

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Intentional infliction of emotional distress, also known as IIED, was not recognized in Hollywood, Florida as a legitimate tort until the early to mid 20th Century. Nonetheless, since it became available as a cause of action, it has become one of the most common sources of civil litigation in the tort context. IIED is committed when a person engages in "outrageous" conduct towards another person, with actual intent of causing mental trauma or distress, and then really causes the intended result. Physical injuries are not necessary to prove IIED, but if the emotional trauma is so severe that it causes physical symptoms (such as a heart attack, in the most extreme cases), the defendant will be liable for them, as well.

How Can A Hollywood, Florida Tort Lawyer Help?

If somebody has hurt you, either intentionally or negligently, in Hollywood, Florida, you might have a cause of action. On the other hand, if you find yourself in the unenviable situation of being sued for a tort, you have a right to defend yourself, and will likely want to, for evident reasons.

Whatever your situation, a tort lawyer who has expertise in representing people in Hollywood, Florida tort cases can advise you on the best way to proceed, and give you the best chance of winning your case, whatever side you're on.

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Life in Hollywood

Hollywood, Florida is a city in Broward County, located in Southeastern Florida. It has a population of roughly 140,000 people.

Hollywood, FL was founded in the 1920s. It grew steadily from there, and its population boomed for many years after WWII ended, thanks to a period of strong economic growth, a growing population nationwide, and the advent of the modern suburb. Many successful professionals, such as doctors and lawyers, staked their claim in Hollywood, FL during the 1950s and 60s. In addition to working professionals, Hollywood, FL is also a popular destination for retirees.

One of the largest employers in Hollywood, Florida is HEICO - a major manufacturer of aerospace, medical, and telecommunications technologies, for both the government (including the military) and the private sector. As with any large business, HEICO employs or retains a fairly large number of lawyers to deal with the legal issues a large corporation inevitably faces. As a result, HEICO has helped the careers of many Hollywood, Florida attorneys. Hollywood, Florida was also home to the headquarters of Commodore Cruise Lines, before the company was dissolved. Many Hollywood, Florida corporate and bankruptcy attorneys were involved in wrapping up this large company's affairs.

Residents of Hollywood, Florida who need legal advice usually don't have trouble finding a good attorney. Attorneys in Hollywood, Florida are proficient in a wide variety of practice areas, and anyone who has a legal issue is almost certain to be able to find a Hollywood, Florida lawyer who can help them.

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