Negligence
At Isenberg & Hewitt, we represent individuals who have been seriously harmed due to the negligent actions of others. If you’ve suffered serious or catastrophic physical or emotional harm due to someone else’s negligence or failure to act responsibly, you may be entitled to compensation.
What is Negligence?
Negligence occurs when an individual, group or entity fails to take reasonable measures to protect, secure and ensure a property is safe. Whether it’s a slip-and-fall incident at a hotel or restaurant, or a sexual assault by an unvetted employee, negligence is a critical factor in determining the owner’s legal responsibility. Four key elements must be established to prove negligence in court, including a duty of care, a breach of that duty, causation and damages.
Common Types of Negligence Cases Isenberg & Hewitt Handles
The Isenberg & Hewitt team has years of experience handling negligence and negligent security cases involving severe or catastrophic injuries. Typically, these cases involve physical assaults, batteries and sexual attacks. The most common types of negligence cases we handle involve:
- Nursing Home Negligence: When management or staff at assisted living facilities, behavioral institutions or nursing homes neglect their duties or responsibilities, patients are put at risk of injury or even death. Our nursing home abuse attorneys can advise you on your legal rights and options if you or a loved one didn’t receive appropriate care or suffered abuse due to the nursing home, behavioral health or assisted living facility’s neglect.
- Property Owner Negligence/Premises Liability: Incidents of physical assault may happen because property owners or management were negligent. Property owners and management have a duty to take reasonable measures to maintain safe premises. Among the more common issues contributing to an unsafe property are: High crime areas not being addressed, insufficient lighting to provide a safer environment, unaddressed issues involving access control, and improper or ineffective locks. If unreasonably unsafe conditions lead to a severe injury or assault or even death, property owners and management may be liable for such injuries. Learn more about premise liability cases on our blog.
- Automobile Collisions or Incidents: Drivers of commercial vehicles who fail to follow traffic laws or exercise caution on the road can cause serious accidents and injuries.
- Product Liability: Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that their products are safe for consumers. A manufacturer may be held accountable if a defective or dangerous product causes harm.
- Workplace Negligence and Workplace Violence Incidents and Injuries: Employers are required to provide a safe working environment. If negligence leads to a workplace injury, employees are eligible to seek compensation through Worker’s Compensation, or in some cases, a direct civil action. The team at Isenberg & Hewitt recently initiated a civil case against McDonald’s involving the sexual assault of an underage female McDonald’s employee. The complaint alleged that a supervisory coworker with a history of prior inappropriate sexual assaults was hired to work at a local McDonald’s. The manager of that McDonald’s restaurant failed to conduct a reasonable or appropriate background check before the assailant was hired, which would have brought those past assaults to light and could have prevented this abuse from occurring.
Why You Need an Experienced Negligence Attorney
Negligence claims can be complex, requiring an in-depth mastery of the law and the ability to gather and present evidence effectively. Our experienced attorneys will investigate your case thoroughly, identify the liable parties or entities, and determine how best to handle your case to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Our team at Isenberg & Hewitt is committed to providing those responsible for your injuries are held accountable.
Compensation in Negligence Claims
If you or someone you know has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages for a diminished capacity to earn
- Past, present and future pain and suffering
- Past, present and future emotional distress
- In cases of wrongful death, the full value of life
Learn when to pursue a personal injury case on our blog.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
At Isenberg & Hewitt, we’re dedicated to holding negligent individuals and corporations accountable for the damage they cause. If you or a loved one has been affected by someone else’s negligence, don’t hesitate to reach out to us, or an attorney experienced in handling negligence or negligent security cases. Browse our website and see if we are the right fit to help you or a loved one. Contact us today for a free consultation and let us help you pursue justice.