A: Personal injury lawyers approach “intentional acts” differently from a criminal defense lawyer because their focus is on civil compensation for the victim, not criminal prosecution of the perpetrator. While a criminal defense lawyer defends an individual accused of a crime to prevent conviction or minimize sentencing, a personal injury lawyer seeks to recover damages for the victim when the defendant’s deliberate conduct caused harm. They pursue civil lawsuits for assault, battery, or false imprisonment, aiming for financial restitution for the victim’s injuries and losses, which is a distinct goal from criminal justice.