Street Law: Torts

When you have a legal responsibility that is called

• liability

• tort

• settlement

• defamation

Which of the following is NOT a type of tort?

• strict liability

• intentional wrong

• negligence

• misdemeanor

A mutual agreement between two sides in a civil lawsuit is called a

• plea bargain

• remedy

• settlement

• exclusive remedy

A lawsuit brought by one or more persons on behalf of a larger group is called a

• worker's compensation case

• malpractice suit

• defamation case

• class action

The standard of proof in a civil case.

• beyond a reasonable doubt

• preponderance of the evidence

• reasonable suspicion

• clear and convincing evidence

Part of insurance that pays for injuries to other people or damage to property if you are responsible for accident.

• Liability

• Comprehensive

• Collision

• Medical

Part of insurance that pays for your medical expenses resulting in accidents involving your car or car you are driving.

• Liability

• Comprehensive

• Collision

• Medical

Part of insurance that pays for damages to your own car, even if accident was your fault.

• Liability

• Comprehensive

• Collision

• Medical

Part of insurance that protects you against damage or loss to your car from causes other than collision.

• Liability

• Comprehensive

• Collision

• Medical

Insurance coverage that will pay up to a certain amount for personal injury damages you sustain in an accident regardless of who is at fault.

• Liability

• Comprehensive

• Personal Injury Protection

• Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist