Know the difference between intentional tort and injury due to negligence

Anton Nickloi    injury    

For any personal injury happened to you in Maryland, state laws will recognize the case in two broad categories. Either you have a case of injuries due to negligence of third party or someone has caused it voluntarily. If your case falls into the second major category, it is considered as intentional tort.

Now the question is how do you identify the particular injury category in your case?  There is a basic difference between the duos.

Let us discuss it through an example. Suppose, you were driving down a narrow lane in a misty road and suddenly your car was struck by another vehicle. The diver might be busy on his cell phone while driving and he could gauge you coming from the opposite side. Now this adult driver would be convicted for your injuries because of his sheer negligence or ignorance.

On the contrary, if someone willingly runs you off the road because you have a bumper sticker or you are speeding your vehicle on a lonely road, it will be accounted as Intentional tort. This driver will be charged in criminal court.

Sometimes the difference may not be much clear and led you take a wrong decision. Hire a Maryland Personal Injury Attorney to move into the right direction for your lawsuits.

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