What is a wrongful act?

In Arizona, a wrongful act is any act that causes harm to someone. Wrongful acts can include any type of intentional behavior such as assault, battery, fraud, or negligence. It can also include any kind of omission, or failure to act, such as a duty of care that results in harm to a person or their property. In accident law, wrongful acts are any acts that result in injury or death to another person, typically due to negligence or recklessness. For example, if an individual fails to adequately maintain their vehicle, that individual could be held liable if a crash occurs and someone is injured as a result. Wrongful acts can also involve animals. If a person owns a pet and it causes harm to another person, the owner could be liable. In some cases, the act of another person or entity can also be considered a wrongful act, such as if an employer fails to provide a safe work environment and an employee is injured as a result. In all cases, wrongful acts are judged on a case-by-case basis.

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