Negligence and Personal Injury Claims
While minor accidents may have little effect on your life and your overall well-being, serious accidents can have lasting effects on your health and ability to provide for yourself and your family. Severe injuries may require hospitalization and rehabilitation, and in some cases may leave you with lasting disabilities that can limit your ability to work.
If you or someone you love is injured in an accident caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another person, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim. If a person fails to provide a safe environment or behave in a certain manner, you may be eligible for compensation for your medical expenses, pain, suffering, and other damages. For more information on negligence and personal injury claims, contact the personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth at 800-235-8978.
What is Negligence?
When it comes to personal injury cases, negligence is usually defined as:
- Failure to exercise reasonable care
- Behaving in a manner that places others at risk of being harmed
- Failing to act in a way that a prudent person would under the same circumstances
- Departure from behavior that is socially acceptable and safe within the standards of society
During a personal injury case, a judge or jury will typically have to determine whether the defendant's actions were consistent with socially acceptable standards, or whether they departed from those that another reasonably prudent person would perform. If the defendant is found to be negligent, he or she can be held accountable for the harm suffered by the plaintiff.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another person, contact the Tampa personal injury lawyers of Beltz Ruth at 800-235-8978 to discuss your legal options.