Glossary of Personal Injury Law Terms

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Third Party Litigation: When a lawsuit is brought against a defendant and that defendant wants to add another party to the suit, the original defendant may file a "third party complaint" which results in a third party litigation or lawsuit.

Tort: A civil wrong; a wrongful injury to a person or a person's property. There are three types of torts: intentional, negligence and strict liability. A tort can be the result of negligence, or purposeful conduct.