Understanding Negligence

One of the most common accusations in personal injury lawsuits is negligence. Negligence is defined as an individual failing to uphold his or her duty to another individual, which leads to injury. Negligent actions under any circumstances may be dangerous and may cause you serious harm depending on the situation.

If you or someone you know was injured because of someone’s negligent action, contact the Springfield personal injury lawyers of Strong-Garner-Bauer, P.C. at 417-887-4300.

Proving Negligence

In order to prove that a negligent action was the source of an injury, individuals usually have to prove that a negligent action actually occurred. In most cases, proving a negligent action involves four elements:

• 1. The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty
• 2. The defendant failed to uphold his or her duty to the plaintiff
• 3. As a result of the defendant’s failure, the plaintiff suffered an injury
• 4. Injury was a predictable result of the defendant’s actions

Without proving those four elements, it may be difficult for an individual to win his or her case. If you have been the victim of a negligent action, it is important to have an experienced Springfield personal injury lawyer to handle your case so that you receive proper legal counsel during the legal proceedings

Contact Us

You may be seriously injured by another person’s negligent actions. If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of negligence, the Springfield personal injury attorneys of Strong-Garner-Bauer, P.C. may be able to help you. Contact us at 417-887-4300 to find out more.