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When it comes to pursuing personal injury claims, civil action rather than criminal action is often taken, and the branch of civil law that is used is known as tort law. A tort is considered to be a legal wrong, and in order to prove that a person should be held liable for injuries to another individual, the attorneys for the plaintiff must often prove that the four elements of a tort exist when applied to the case.

Tort law allows individuals to pursue legal action to seek compensation for injuries, medical bills, and other damages, or to stop an individual from engaging in wrongful behavior. If you have suffered injury due to the negligent actions of another individual, contact the St. Petersburg personal injury attorneys of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. at 800-931-4369 today.

In order to prove liability in a personal injury case, the attorneys for the plaintiff typically have to show that the following four elements of a tort are present:

• The defendant had a duty to the plaintiff
• The defendant breached that duty through his or her actions
• The plaintiff suffered injury in some manner
• The plaintiff's injuries were caused by the defendant's actions

When it comes to defining the defendant's duty to the plaintiff, the prosecution will typically have to show that the defendant acted in a manner that is inconsistent with acceptable behavior by social standards, or put the plaintiff in serious danger because of his or her actions.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident caused by the reckless or negligent actions of another individual, you may be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim against that person. For help with your case, contact the experienced St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A at 800-931-4369 today.