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A "tort" in Temple, Texas is essentially any legally-recognized harm for which the victim is legally entitled to pursue compensation from the perpetrator.

When a tort is committed in Temple, Texas, 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 Temple, Texas 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 Temple, Texas

Negligence: Negligence is by far the most frequent tort that results in litigation in Temple, Texas. 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 an intentional tort, unlike negligence. It is also dealt with fairly frequently by courts in Temple, Texas. 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: This is a tort in Temple, Texas 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 really causes the intended distress.

How Can A Temple, Texas Tort Lawyer Help?

If you think that someone might have committed a tort against you in Temple, Texas, 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 completely entitled to put up the best legal defense you can.

Whatever your situation, a tort lawyer who has expertise in representing people in Temple, Texas 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 Temple

Temple is located in Bell County, Texas. Per the 2010 census it has a population of 66,102 people. The city holds the nickname "The Wildflower Capital of Texas." Going around the city, one will see an array of beautiful wildflowers.

The primary employer is the health care industry. There are medical students and physicians practically everywhere. Most of these individuals work at, or are trained in, the Veterans' Hospital Center, Scott White Memorial Hospital, and Texas AM Science Center College of Medicine.

There are small law offices that are well established and located in downtown Temple. These offices are run by well-experienced lawyers who prefer to have a personal interaction with their clients, and have grown tired of a big firm setting. Thus, residents and local businesses have very sharp and capable attorneys to cater to their legal needs.

Past famous residents include Frank W. Mayborn, Darren Trumeter, Lance Berkman, Brian Skinner, Rip Torn, Sammy Baugh, and Ted Poe.

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