Accident Lawyer - Do I Have a Case?
Serving Buffalo, New York
The accident lawyers of John Feroleto Attorneys at Law is extremely knowledgeable in both New York state and federal laws. That is why the most effective way to find out if you have a case is to contact us and schedule a complimentary consultation at our office in Buffalo, New York.
In lieu of a free case evaluation with one of our talented attorneys, there is one major element to all personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits that you should understand, to help determine if you have a viable case: negligence.
What is Negligence?
To win a civil suit related to any type of personal injury, accident lawyers have to prove that the defendant acted negligently. The legal definition of negligence is:
“The doing of something which a reasonably prudent person would not do, or the failure to do something which a reasonably prudent person would do to avoid loss, injury and damage.”
If it is proven that the defendant in a personal injury lawsuit has acted negligently, he or she can be held responsible for all damages associated with the victim's injury or fatality including:
- Current and future medical bills
- Current and future lost wages
- Pain, suffering and disability
- Loss of companionship
- Funeral and burial expenses
Examples of Negligent Behavior
Here are few examples of situations where negligence by the defendant could be proven in court.
Truck Accidents: If the driver of the vehicle that caused the car crash was legally intoxicated and driving on the wrong side of the road when the accident occurred, he or she acted negligently.
Medical Malpractice: If a physician fails to perform an emergency caesarian section when the mother or baby is showing serious signs of physical distress and one or both of them die as a result, he or she may be held liable for damages.
Construction Site Accident: When a construction site worker jokingly plays with his nail gun and accidentally shoots another worker in the eye, he or she could be held liable for damages.
Defective Products: If a pharmaceutical manufacturer fails to report serious side effects that a new medication causes before releasing it out onto the marketplace, the company may be held liable for the injuries and deaths of those who took the medication.
To learn more about negligence or to speak with one of our highly skilled accident lawyers today, please contact John Feroleto Attorneys at Law at 716-854-0700. We work on a contingency basis, so don’t hesitate to schedule a complimentary case analysis today.
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