This compilation of recent court decisions is a member benefit of the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law (TICL) Section. The Common-Law Public Documents.Exception to the Hearsay Rule. The 3 main types of torts in personal injury law are intentional, negligent, and strict liability. There are three types of tort actions; negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability. The elements of each are slightly different. Damages. "Damages" means compensation for your losses. New York recongizes three kinds of damages: economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages. Personal injury lawsuits arising out of motor vehicle accidents are the most common form of tort cases that litigators typically encounter. A notice of claim must be filed in writing.