Los Angeles Negligence Lawyers: Lending a Hand to Prevent Carelessness

By: Jan Camille Canivel
Submitted: 2008-09-08 13:36:15
Print this article | Tell a friend | For publisher | Social Bookmarking
Rating:
 

A person can receive injuries in various ways and times. Even if a person is careful with regard to his actions, harm may be acquired due to the wrongful doings or carelessness of other people.

Statistics from the National Safety Council (NSC) showed that 24,100,100 Americans have received unintentional injuries from 2001 to 2005.

General Negligence

General negligence pertains to the failure of implementing proper care, which results to a personal injury received by a person. In addition, it is also a kind of tort, which can be categorized either as civil or criminal in nature.

Tort Law

The tort law, also known as the personal injury law provides victims the right to file a case in court if he can show sufficient evidence to prove his claim.

General Negligence in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, the number of negligence cases has risen over the years and has taken a big portion in major court litigations. These records show an increasing number of people who suffer from injuries caused by other people’s carelessness.

Components needed in a General Negligence Lawsuit

In order for the plaintiff to prove that negligence took place, the following elements should be present:

•    Duty- This first element is the legal requirement that the defendant in the negligence case must follow a standard of conduct in protecting other people against the irrational risk of harm.

•    Breaching of Duty- This element focuses on answering the question "would a reasonable person in a similar situation have done the same thing as the person being sued?"

•    The Causation of Negligence- This element considers both actual and proximate cause. The actual cause seeks to find out if the defendant is really the one who caused the injuries received by the plaintiff while the proximate cause studies the plaintiff’s foreseeability regarding the incident when it occurred.  

•    Damages - This last element looks on the damages being sought by the plaintiff from the defendant.

Legal Procedure Followed in Different Negligence Cases

In negligent cases, a jury will determine, as well as consider the facts presented in reaching a decision and determining the amount of damages to be paid if the defendant is proven guilty of the charges against him.

Damages in a Negligence Lawsuit

Los Angeles, like other states and jurisdictions, entitles the victim to claim the following damages from the defendant:

•    Hospital and medical bills by the victim

•    Past and future earnings lost due to the incident

•    Properties destroyed or damaged

•    Injury the victim endured

•    Emotional pain and physical and suffering experienced by the victim

•    Loss of consortium

Los Angeles General Negligence Lawyers

If you or someone you knew happen to get involved in an accident caused by another person’s negligence, it is advisable to hire General Negligence Lawyers based in Los Angeles. These lawyers will help you through all the legal measures to be taken, as well as protect your legal rights. In addition, they will also give you proper help and guidance in that time of need.

For more information regarding general negligence and other personal injury issues, you can consult with our expert Los Angeles personal injury attorneys. You can visit our website to avail of our free case analysis.

Article source: Expert Articles

Most Recent Articles in Legal category

  • Dealing with Car Accidents: Tips for Car Accident Victims - By: Darren Agaton
    Car accident victims may suffer mild to severe injuries. Worse, car accidents may also result to a wrongful death. Based on statistics, there are approximately 43, 000 people who die each year in the United States.
  • Paralysis Injury: An Overview - By: Darren Agaton
    Some of the most common types of accidents that may result to paralysis are vehicular accidents, construction accidents, slip, trip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, animal attacks and other neglectful conducts.
  • Facts: Employment Disability - By: Darren Agaton
    According to the federal statutory definitions contained in the United States Code, the term "individual disability" means any individual who has impairment, physically or mentally which for such individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment.
  • Defense against Unfair Competition - By: Darren Agaton
    The most common practice of unfair competition is trademark infringement, which is a violation to the exclusive rights of a trademark without the authorization of the owner.
  • Securing Life through RSDI - By: Darren Agaton
    The Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance (RSDI) is a program managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) which aims to provide monthly financial support to people who have lost their income due to retirement or disability.
  • The Threat of Being Seriously Injured in Automobile Accidents - By: Darren Agaton
    There are experienced automobile accident lawyers in Los Angeles who are enthusiastic when it comes to serving people who are in need. They will not only help you to claim your legal rights but also assure you that you are protected in any way.
  • On Court Settlement: Los Angeles Trial Lawyers to Help - By: Darren Agaton
    Trial lawyers in Los Angeles also have a thorough understanding of business operations and practices. They could provide all possible legal ways to assure that clients will get the best outcome of their case.
  • Truck Accident in San Bernardino Kills Four, Injures Many - By: Robert Reeves
    Most California drivers will tell you they get nervous when they share the roads with a big rig, and after the semi truck accident on Sunday on Interstate-40, it seems like that nervousness is justified. According to the Orange County Register, a total of four people were killed in a horrific pile up on I-40 that was caused by a big rig crashing into a Porsche.
  • Vacaville Motorcycle Accident Involving Senior Citizen Raises Old Questions - By: Robert Reeves
    A Vacaville resident is reported to be in a serious condition after he was involved in a motorcycle accident on Saturday. The accident occurred while the motorcyclist, Henry Eaton, was traveling north on Peabody Road. His motorcycle was struck by a Volvo driven by 79-year-old Alfatoon Edalat. The older driver was apparently attempting to make a U-Turn directly in front of the Harley Davidson, across double yellow lines.
  • Have You Been Injured By A Doctor? Contact Marc Bern - By: Paul Justice
    Marc Bern has helped many people with their medical malpractice suits, contact him if you have any questions about filing a medical malpractice suit.