A tort is a civil wrongdoing characterized by an action taken by one person that causes loss, injury, or damages to another person. The law of torts attempts to enforce values of civil right and wrong, to some extent, in the daily living and interaction between people in society. Torts can be intentional, negligent or strict liability — the latter two tend to be accidental, but the offender is liable nonetheless. In an intentional tort, a person has intended maliciously to cause harm to another person. Intentional torts can also be an issue in criminal law, in terms of punishment, but victims can also sue for damages in civil court. With any type of tort, there can be several types of damages, the most common being compensatory damages. From a compensatory damages award, the victim of a tort can be repaid for lost wages, costs of repair, and medical costs, as well as for non-financial losses such as pain and suffering.