The term “negligence” when used in a legal sense is something that applies to both civil and criminal cases. In the event there is conduct that fails to meet the legal standards expected of any reasonable individual or entity then this conduct meets the definition of legal negligence. If the negligent conduct should be cause of accidents or injuries to others, the injured party can engage a Chicago accident attorney and sue for damages.
When can you bring suit?
Before you can sue a party that believe was negligent you must have first suffered damages to your person, your property or your reputation. Examples are vehicle accidents, attacks by an animal, slip and fall incidents, medical malpractice but to name a few. If you are injured and you are unsure of your situation a good Chicago accident attorney can guide you.
In order to sue a negligent party you must first prove negligence. In civil law the basic tenet of negligence is that everyone has a duty not to harm another person or damage another person’s property. In order to prove negligence you, as the injured party, must prove that the defendant in a case bore responsibility, this responsibility is referred to as “duty of care.” In other words, your attorney will have to prove to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant acted differently than what one would expect of a reasonable person.
How do you bring suit?
If you have been involved in an accident and you suffered injury that you believe was caused by a negligent act the first thing you should do is to consult with a Chicago accident attorney. As most accident attorneys work on contingency you do not have to be concerned with up-front costs, the attorney is paid upon the successful conclusion of the case. Visit Shea Law Group for more details.
