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Accident Lawyer - Do I Have a Case?
Serving Western New York
The accident lawyers of John Feroleto Attorneys at Law are extremely knowledgeable in both New York state and federal laws. For this reason, 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.
The legal concept that you must understand to determine if you have a viable case is negligence. While a discussion with an experienced attorney is the only way to determine whether a party acted negligibly in your case, the information below should give you a general idea of the legal concept. If you believe you or someone you love may have been the victim of another’s negligence, a free case evaluation with one of our talented attorneys is a critical step in the legal process because there is one major element to all personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits.
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 or 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
Negligence can take many forms. Here are few examples of situations where negligent behavior by the defendant may 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.
Personal Injury: If a property owner fails to repair a hazardous stairway, and a broken step causes an individual to fall, the property owner may be found negligent.
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.
These are just a few of the many forms negligent behavior can take.If you believe you or someone you love has been the victim of someone else’s negligence, speak with one of our highly skilled accident lawyers today. Please contact John Feroleto Attorneys at Law at (716) 854-0700 or visit our contact page to have a member of our office contact you about a free case evaluation.
910 Main Court Building | 438 Main Street | Buffalo, NY 14202 | (716) 854-0700
