What is a wrongful act?

A wrongful act, or wrong, is an act that is illegal or morally wrong. In the state of Washington, a wrongful act is an act that violates a law or duty. This may include an intentional act, such as a criminal act, or a negligent act, such as when a person fails to do something they have a duty to do. In the context of accident law, a wrongful act means one party caused an accident to occur due to their negligence or other responsibility failure. The party that committed the wrongful act may be liable for the damages caused by their actions. An example of a wrongful act could be when a driver runs a red light or fails to stop when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk. In this situation, the driver would be found negligent and would be liable for any damages resulting from the accident.

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