What personal injuries are torts in California?
In California, many types of injuries may qualify as torts, which is a legal term referring to a wrongful act for which an injured party may recover damages. Many tort injuries occur because of somebody’s negligence. Some of the intentional torts are battery, assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Common causes of personal injuries are car accidents, truck accidents, and other motor vehicle accidents, malpractice (medical and professional), slip and falls, and defective products. Back to Top.