← Glossary

Tortfeasor

The person or entity whose negligent or wrongful conduct caused harm to another, creating legal liability.

The person or entity whose negligent or wrongful conduct caused harm to another, creating legal liability.

Related terms

  • Liability Analysis — Examining fault, negligence, and legal responsibility to determine the strength of a liability claim.
  • Causation Analysis — Examining the link between the alleged wrongdoing and the client's injuries to establish legal causation.

Want to see this in practice?

Start a trial