There are two kinds of “torts” that are actionable for personal injury in Indiana–those caused by the negligence of another person and intentional acts www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title34. Negligence, for example, would be a driver who hits you while distracted, such as by texting. The second type of tort is an intentional act, which may also be criminal, such as intentionally hitting someone with a motor vehicle.