Negligence & Personal Injuries in Charlotte

Charlotte Accident and Injury Lawyer

Negligence is one of the most important parts of any Charlotte personal injury claim. There are three primary reasons a personal injury lawsuit may be filed against another person: negligence, strict liability or intentional conduct that has caused another person's injuries. Negligence is by far the most common reason personal injury claims are filed throughout the U.S.

By definition, negligence is an act or a failure to act that amounts to a lack of reasonable caution or care. For example, a distracted or drunk driver may run through a red light and collide with a pedestrian. A property owner may fail to place a warning sign over a missing stair in a dimly lit walkway, causing a visitor or customer to fall. A doctor may accidentally prescribe the wrong medication to a patient. These are just a few examples of negligent conduct. Depending on the specific situation, negligence may cause serious injury or the wrongful death of one or more affected persons.

Proving Negligence in a Charlotte Personal Injury Claim

In order to successfully recover financial compensation for your Charlotte personal injury claim, your attorney will need to prove the other party's accountability. This can be established by proving their duty, their negligence, or failure to act with proper caution or care under the circumstances, and the reason for your injury. For a driver, this may be a failure to watch the road, a violation of a traffic law or driving drunk. The standard of conduct varies, but by working with expert witnesses and other qualified professionals your lawyer will work to build a strong, effective case on your behalf.

For help in proving the negligence of the person that caused your accident or injuries, contact a Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney at Lanier Law Group today. Your initial case review is free and strictly confidential.