The Law Offices of Tacopina Seigel & DeOreo proudly offers unrivaled legal guidance to New Yorkers, and others nationwide, suffering injury due to negligence. Negligence occurs in many forms and can cause injury or death. If you or someone you love sustains injury because of the careless actions of another person, the firm’s NYC attorneys are ready to fiercely protect your rights and help you file a lawsuit to obtain just compensation.
Negligence is the basis for all personal injury lawsuits. A NYC attorney can explain to you that without the existence of negligence, a successful case is virtually impossible. Since 1994, the Law Offices of Tacopina Seigel & DeOreo has fought relentlessly to assist residents of New York in filing personal injury claims. In order for your case to be successful, you must be able to prove the following four basic elements of negligence:
The civil attorneys at the Law Offices of Tacopina Seigel & DeOreo are well-versed in the complexities of negligence law. Listed below are some of the important subjects the firm’s attorneys can address in connection with your claim:
In an action for negligence, the plaintiff is alleging that the defendant’s negligent acts or omissions caused the plaintiff to suffer an injury and be damaged. To succeed on a negligence claim, you must prove that: the defendant owed you a duty and was expected to perform according to a certain standard of care; the defendant breached that duty; you suffered injuries; the defendant’s breach of the duty was the direct and proximate cause of your injuries; and you suffered damages as a result of the injuries.
The law presumes that people do not act negligently. Thus, the job of the civil lawyer prosecuting a negligence claim is to prove that the defendant did, in fact, act negligently. This requires demonstration of the four elements listed above: a duty owed, breach of that duty, causation and damages. In order to do this, the firm’s attorneys can seek witness statements, the defendant’s internal records, videotape recordings and transcripts of professional disciplinary hearings against the defendant. The firm can use this information to build a case to prove to the court that the defendant is responsible for your injuries.
Negligence cases often require the testimony of an expert who can establish the standard of care with which the defendant should have acted. Depending on the defendant’s trade or profession, any number of experts may be used including engineers, doctors, scientists, lawyers or other professionals. Medical experts may also be required to demonstrate the extent of your injuries.
The Law Offices of Tacopina Seigel & DeOreo has built a reputation for being a top-rated law firm in New York. To find out more about how the firm can assist you, call today at 212-227-8877 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney.