There are two (2) basic types of torts – intentional torts and "accidental" torts arising from negligence. A tort is the unlawful violation of a private legal right other than a mere breach of contract, express or implied.The three types of torts are intentional, negligent, and strict liability. An attorney can discuss the differences among the three to classify your case. Torts usually come in the form of either economic or noneconomic damages. Economic damages have a fixed value and rarely ever fluctuate. An intentional tort involves a tortfeasor deliberately causing harm to another party. An intentional tort requires the same basic elements of all tort claims. Examples of tort claims include:. Legal scholars divide torts into three types based on the intention behind the actintentional torts, negligent torts, and strict liability torts.
