Euclid Tort Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Euclid

In Euclid, Ohio, a "tort" is any wrongful act, besides a breach of contract or a crime, that the judicial system can remedy.

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

Euclid, Ohio's laws recognize many different torts. Nonetheless, the civil litigation system only deals with a few of these dozens of torts with any frequency. While the most obscure torts are sometimes litigated, there are only a small amount that the ordinary person is likely to deal with (either as a plaintiff or defendant) at some point in their lives. They include fraud, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and battery.

Types of Torts in Euclid, Ohio

Negligence: Negligence is by far the most common tort that results in litigation in Euclid, Ohio. Negligence is a failure to exercise the amount of care appropriate for a certain situation, and causing harm to someone else as a result of this carelessness. For instance, 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 instance, and negligence can occur in practically any context.

Fraud: Fraud is another common tort litigated in Euclid, Ohio 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.

element of battery is pretty straightforward: if you engage in physical contact with another that causes pain and/or injury, you've committed battery. It's crucial to note that the contact does not need to be harmful to amount to battery - it can also be offensive. What constitutes "offensive" contact is largely subjective, and unless the conduct is truly sleazy (unwanted sexual contact, for example), a battery lawsuit is pretty unlikely to result. One of the more grave forms of battery can occur when a patient is in surgery, and the surgeon, for whatever reason, operates on the wrong body part. Because the patient did not consent to this contact, the surgeon has committed a severe form of battery.

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: This is a tort in Euclid, Ohio that involves emotional distress, and does not need physical harm or financial loss. It is also known by the acronym IIED. IIED is committed when a person engages in outrageous conduct towards another, with the intent of causing emotional distress, and actually causes the intended distress.

How Can A Euclid, Ohio Tort Lawyer Help?

If someone has committed a tort against in you Euclid, Ohio, 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 Euclid, Ohio 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 Euclid

Euclid is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio It is considered to be in the greater part of Cleveland. Per the 2010 census, it is home to 48,920 people.

Popular sites to visit include the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame. the Lincoln Electric Company, Euclid Beach Park, and the Softball Hall of Fame.

There are approximately one hundred and fifty companies in Euclid. To support such businesses, and of course local residents, the legal force in Euclid is strong. Many attorneys live and practice law in Euclid. These attorneys practice in all areas and dedicate themselves to provide excellent, personalized legal services.

Overall, Euclid is a wonderful city to live in or visit. Although it is considered a part of the greater Cleveland area, it has the small town appeal!

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