An intentional tort is a willful act that violates a patient's rights. Willful and intentional means that the act was done knowingly and on purpose.Two categories of torts affecting nursing practice are intentional torts and unintentional torts. Meris covers types of intentional and unintentional torts, and the important points to know about being a mandated reporter. Examples of events that occur without negligence: falling down stairs. In Texas, tort cases are civil actions involving negligence that lead to physical injury, financial damage, property damage, and emotional injuries. This text covers all the major cases and issues in a standard torts course. The text addresses cases and analyzes their implications. The two types of unintentional torts you need to be familiar with. Our negligence and malpractice.