People often use legal terms they don’t understand, which is why accident injury attorney, Terrence J. Salerno, founder of The Law Offices of Terrence J. Salerno, in Omaha, NE, explains what these terms mean.

Here’s how to use these three misunderstood legal terms correctly:

• Tort, Not Torte: A tort is a civil wrong, and if someone commits one that injures you, you can sue for money damages. Intentional torts include fraud or invasion of privacy while negligent torts include medical malpractice and car accidents resulting in personal injury or wrongful death. You need an accident injury attorney for a tort. On the other hand, you need a fork for a torte, which is a delicious, chocolate-iced cake.
• Statute, Not Statue: A statute is a law passed by Congress or a state legislature. Judges interpret statutes, meaning they explain how the law works when applied to a real-life situation. A statute of limitations is the time limit for filing a lawsuit, and in Nebraska, your personal injury attorney must file a suit within four years of your accident date. While the lady in New York’s harbor symbolizes legal freedom, she’s not a statute; she’s the Statue of Liberty.
• Due Diligence, Not Do Diligence: Due diligence means the research and work lawyers perform to protect their clients’ interests. For example, lawyers perform due diligence, including title searches and environmental testing before their clients close when buying real estate. Attorneys who don’t do their due diligence can face tort claims of negligence and legal malpractice.

You can count on an accident injury attorney at The Law Offices of Terrence J. Salerno to be your strong advocate in your tort case. Well respected by his peers, personal injury attorney, Salerno, knows the statutes and judicial interpretations; he performs due diligence to achieve the best possible outcome in each client’s case.

When you need an accident injury attorney, contact The Law Offices of Terrence J. Salerno, in Omaha, NE. Visit them online or call (402) 513-9002 today to schedule an appointment.