Explaining Negligence
Negligence is a term often used in personal injury law to separate accidents from “bad things waiting to happen.” These events differ from accidents because they are caused by a person acting unreasonably and in a way that may injure another person. Generally, negligence occurs when an individual puts someone else in danger of injury by performing below the level expected of him or her.
Negligence and Product Liability
Although negligence is often applied to situations in which a person’s actions cause immediate injury, it may also pertain to cases in which the maker of an object injures another person by distributing a faulty product. In these instances, the manufacturer of an object may be held liable because the item was created or developed negligently. If the object is defective or unnecessarily dangerous, the victim may have grounds for legal action.
Civil Negligence
Civil legal action for negligence may be applied to many different situations. When someone suffers an apparent accident, sometimes proving negligence can place responsibility for the damages on another party. Civil suits over negligence encompass a very wide range of situations, including:
- Defective products, such as toys, kitchen appliances, airbags etc.
- Motorized vehicles, such as trucks, boats, ATVS, etc.
- Animal bites
- Medical malpractice and nursing home issues
- Workplace injuries
- Slipping and falling
Contact Us
Because negligence may be applied to so many different situations, it may be difficult to determine whether or not you have a case. If you have any questions about negligence or personal injury law, contact Austin personal injury lawyer Vic Feazell at 877-948-4842.
