Legal Issues Tort lawsuits (person vs. person) are civil (as opposed to criminal) actions that involve injuries caused to other persons. Negligence is a tort, and it is based on foreseeable risk. You have a duty of care to others when there is a foreseeable risk that your actions could cause injuries. Thus, even though you do not have intent to injure another, the fact that you have a duty of care that was breached and led to another's injury will make you responsible for his or her injuries.

You can also be held liable for criminal acts when your behavior causes injuries to others. How can you reduce your civil and criminal liability?