What is a wrongful act?

A wrongful act is an act that is considered illegal under the law. In Hawaii, any act that causes harm or injury to someone else, intentional or not, can be classified as wrongful. Examples of wrongful acts include negligence, recklessness, intentional torts, and even failure to act. Negligence is an unintentional failure to act in a way that a reasonable person would in a given situation. Recklessness is an act that creates a risk of harm for others, even though the person is aware of the risk. Intentional torts are when somebody intentionally causes harm or injury to another person. Finally, failure to act is when somebody has a duty to act and fails to do so, resulting in harm to another person. Wrongful acts can lead to civil litigation in the form of a lawsuit. In Hawaii, victims of a wrongful act can file a personal injury lawsuit against the wrongdoer or wrongdoers in order to seek compensation for their damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Additionally, the victim may be able to seek punitive damages, which are meant to punish the wrongdoer and deter them from engaging in similar wrongful acts in the future.

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