Civil Wrong

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Last Updated on August 23, 2025

A civil wrong is any action or failure to act that harms another person and gives them the legal right to seek compensation through the court system. Unlike criminal wrongs where the government prosecutes someone for breaking laws, civil wrongs are disputes between private parties where the injured person sues for money damages. Common examples include car accidents caused by reckless driving, medical malpractice, defective products that cause injuries, or slip-and-fall accidents on someone else's property.

When someone commits a civil wrong against you, they become legally obligated to compensate you for the harm they caused. This compensation can cover your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. The key difference from criminal cases is that you don't need to prove the wrongdoer intended to hurt you - you just need to show they were careless, negligent, or otherwise failed to meet their legal duty to avoid causing harm to others.

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