A willful tort is a type of tort that is committed intentionally and consciously with the wish to harm another person. It is an act that is neither accidental nor due to negligence. Willful tort is often associated with intentional torts, but...
accidents & injuries (tort law)
workers compensation
Workers' compensation laws protect people who become injured or disabled while working at their jobs. The laws provide the injured workers with fixed monetary awards, in an attempt to eliminate the need for litigation. These laws also provide...
workers' compensation
See workers compensation.
[Last updated in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]
workers' compensation acts
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[Last updated in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]
workmen's compensation
See workers compensation.
[Last updated in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]
write-off
A write-off is an accounting action that removes an asset from the books, typically as a loss or expense, when it is deemed uncollectible or obsolete. This action reduces the value of the asset while simultaneously debiting a liabilities...
wrongful death
Wrongful death is a civil cause of action brought by family members and dependents against individuals who knowingly or negligently cause the death of another person. This type of claim allows the surviving family members or beneficiaries to...
wrongful death action
A wrongful death action is a civil lawsuit brought by the family members or dependents of a deceased person against an individual or entity who can be held liable for the death due to their negligent, reckless, or intentional actions. This...
wrongful death statute
A wrongful death statute is a law enacted by a state or federal legislature that establishes the legal framework for bringing a civil lawsuit against individuals or entities responsible for causing someone’s death through negligent, reckless...
zone of danger rule
The zone of danger rule is a legal doctrine in tort law that limits the liability of persons accused of negligent infliction of emotional distress (NIED). Under this rule, plaintiffs may only recover damages for NIED if they were:
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