Civil & Tort Law
Civil Litigation, Tort & Personal Injury
A tort is a civil wrong that can give rise to compensation or another remedy. Claims depend on the legal duty, the facts, causation and the loss suffered — not every unfair act is actionable.
Negligence & injury
Road traffic and motor accident claims; workplace accidents; occupiers’ liability for injuries on premises; clinical and professional negligence; and defective-product injury claims. Recoverable losses may include pain and suffering, lost earnings, treatment, care and future needs, supported by medical and financial evidence.
Intentional wrongs & interference
Assault (causing apprehension of immediate unlawful force), battery (unlawful physical contact), false imprisonment and trespass to land or goods. Wrongful interference with goods includes conversion, such as dealing with another person’s property inconsistently with their rights.
Property, reputation & privacy
Private and public nuisance, the limited rule in Rylands v Fletcher for escapes of dangerous things, defamation through libel or slander, misuse of private information, and statutory harassment claims. Each has distinct thresholds, defences and remedies.
Economic & public-office wrongs
Deceit and fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misstatement, inducing breach of contract, unlawful means and conspiracy, and misfeasance in public office. We explain the main recognised tort categories, evidence requirements, compensation, injunctions and relevant time limits.