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Litigation Lawyers in Marion

In Marion, Iowa, a "tort" is defined as any civil wrong, besides breach of contract, for which the law provides a remedy.

When a tort is committed in Marion, Iowa, thereby giving the victim the legal right to sue the person who allegedly harmed them, the victim's right to sue is recognized as a "cause of action."

The law of Marion, Iowa recognizes many dozen different torts, but only a few of them are really litigated with any frequency, and many of them are relics of a bygone age. However, there are a few torts that are litigated very commonly. These torts are negligence, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and battery.

Types of Torts in Marion, Iowa

Negligence: Negligence is by far the most frequent tort that results in litigation in Marion, Iowa. Negligence is a failure to exercise the amount of care appropriate for a given situation, and causing harm to someone else as a result of this carelessness. For example, running a red light is inherently careless. If you run a red light, and cause personal injury or property damage, you are liable for the harm you caused. Of course, this is just one example, and negligence can occur in essentially any context.

Fraud: Fraud is an intentional tort, unlike negligence. It is also dealt with fairly often by courts in Marion, Iowa. 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 variety of different contexts. For example, 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, particularly of a sexual nature, is considered offensive by just about everyone, and would also be considered battery even if it causes no physical injuries. Occasionally, a doctor will operate on the wrong body part, which the patient did not consent to be operated on. And, occasionally, 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 Marion, Iowa as a valid tort until the early to mid 20th Century. However, 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 Marion, Iowa Tort Lawyer Help?

If you think that someone might have committed a tort against you in Marion, Iowa, you can sue the alleged wrongdoer to seek compensation for your injuries. And, of course, if you are being sued for a tort (or anything else), you are absolutely entitled to put up the best legal defense you can.

Whatever your situation, a tort lawyer who has experience in representing people in Marion, Iowa 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 Marion

Marion, Iowa is a city of about 35,000 people, located in Linn County, Iowa. The city was named after Francis Marion, a hero of the American Revolutionary War. It was the first county seat of Linn County, but that designation was later moved to Cedar Rapids.

Marion has a relatively high median household income for its region; about ,000. The percentage of its population living below the poverty line is much lower than the national average. It is currently about 5%.

Marion, Iowa is well known for its corn production, like much of Iowa. Marion, Iowa has two museums focusing on the history of there area.

Marion also hosts regular summer concerts in its parks, where residents can, free of charge, see musicians perform in the park. Marion, Iowa has many parks and recreational options for residents and visitors alike.

If you are looking for an attorney, and happen to live in Marion, Iowa, and are in need of a good attorney, you can probably find one. There are many Marion, Iowa attorneys who can handle a wide variety of cases.

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