Austin Business Tort Attorney

Business Torts

If your business has suffered economic harm or faced unnecessary risk due to the negligence or intentional acts of others, you may have a legal claim to recover damages. To understand your options, you should talk to a Austin business lawyer, D. Scott Heselmeyer, PC, for more information. You may have a legal claim because of economic harm caused by someone else's acts of fraud, negligence or interference.

He has years of experience representing businesses and individuals that have been wronged or harmed by the irresponsible action of another person or group. When you meet with him for an initial consultation, he can answer your questions and review the details of your claim. He is fully prepared to represent your business in or out of the courtroom.

Business Tort Lawyer in Austin

There are a number of business tort claims that might apply to your situation including:

• Breach of Fiduciary Duty - This is a failure to act in the best interest of another party you are obligated to serve. For example, a board member of a corporation has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the shareholders. Any violation of that trust constitutes a breach of fiduciary trust.
• Interference with Contracts - A claim based on tortious interference with contracts allows the recovery of damages based on the claim that another business or individual interfered with the plaintiff's contractual relations with a third party. The defendant's action must substantially exceed fair competition such as persuading a bank not to lend a competitor money.
• Fraud - A fraudulent misrepresentation claim protects the right to fair and honest treatment. To bring a fraud claim a business or individual must establish that the defendant purposely misrepresented or failed to disclose a material fact and that the plaintiff was materially harmed by the misrepresentation.
• Deceptive Trade Practice - False advertising is a well-known example of deceptive trade practice. Texas consumer protection laws allow businesses and private consumers to bring claims for false or deceptive advertisements or other unfair or harmful practices. Under federal policy, a practice is deceptive if it will likely mislead a consumer, acting reasonably, to that consumer's detriment.
• Negligent Hiring - This is a claim made by an injured party against an employer based on the expectation that the employer knew or should have known about an employee's background to indicate that the employee was untrustworthy or dangerous.

He trys to help businesses make prudent decisions that avoid lawsuits and costly claims. When disputes do arise, he looks for cost-effective ways, such as arbitration, to help his clients resolve issues without prolonged litigation. Call him today for more information.

Contact an Austin Business Torts Attorney if you have questions about seeking financial compensation for damages you or your business has suffered due to the negligence of another party.