Tort law provides compensation for which of the following?

Tort law is primarily concerned with civil wrongs and injuries that result from the actions or inactions of individuals or entities. When someone suffers harm or injury due to these wrongful acts, tort law allows them to seek compensation for their losses. This can encompass physical injury, emotional distress, and financial losses that arise from the violation of a duty that the tortfeasor (the person committing the tort) owed to the victim.

In the context of the provided question, civil injuries encompass a wide range of scenarios—including but not limited to negligence, defamation, and battery—that result in harm to an individual or their interests. Tort law is distinct from criminal law, which deals with offenses against the state, and it is also separate from negotiated agreements, which often involve contractual obligations rather than tortious conduct.

While property loss can sometimes be a component of a tort claim, the broader term "civil injuries" better captures the essence of what tort law is designed to address. Consequently, compensation under tort law is aimed specifically at civil injuries that individuals suffer due to someone else’s wrongful act.