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A wrongful act that causes injury. A tort can be an intentional act like a punch to the face or sexual assault. But more often, torts result from negligence (carelessness), like distracted driving, slip and fall accidents, and medical malpractice. A tort can cause physical injuries, psychological injuries, financial losses, or property damage. Every personal injury lawsuit involves a tort.