How to Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

Being injured or watching a loved one suffer due to someone else’s negligence can add an extra layer of frustration and grief to the aftermath of an accident. If you believe that you or your family member were hurt as a result of someone’s carelessness, Mazow | McCullough, PC can help.

Keep reading to learn ways to prove negligence in a personal injury case and where to reach us to schedule your free consultation.

Nursing Home Negligence

Sadly, nursing homes are one of the most common places where negligence occurs. Elderly residents are highly vulnerable, while long-term care facilities struggle to maintain enough staff to care for them. This creates a scenario where patients don’t get the nutrition, hygiene, medical care, or socialization that they need and are at an increased risk of injury or death.

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Negligence Leading to Wrongful Death

In cases where someone dies due to someone else’s negligent actions, immediate family members may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party. This establishes that the defendant owed a duty of care to the deceased that they failed to provide, how that failure resulted in death, and the impact of the death on the decedent’s family.

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Negligence in Premises Liability Cases

Cities, businesses, and other public establishments have a responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe for patrons. Failure to do so is generally considered negligent. Even if a manager never saw the unsafe conditions that caused someone to trip or fall, they likely should have known. Premises liability cases often involve issues like:

Improperly marked construction
Poorly maintained sidewalks
Wet floors without signage
Malfunctioning equipment
Negligent snow removal
Unsafe pool conditions
Falling objects
Faulty wiring

Negligence in Other Personal Injury Cases

Negligence is also a factor in other personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, defective products, and workplace accidents. If someone has a reasonable expectation to keep another person safe and fails to do so, their actions are likely to be considered negligent, regardless of whether they are a doctor, an employer, or someone just driving their car.

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Negligence in Dog Bite Cases

In Massachusetts and New Hampshire, a dog bite victim does not have to prove that the animal’s owner was negligent or knew that their dog was aggressive. Because these states have strict liability laws that make all dog owners liable for a bite, a victim only needs to prove that:

They were attacked by a dog
The dog belonged to the defendant
The attack resulted in injury
The injury resulted in damages

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Our Negligence Case Results

At Mazow | McCullough, PC, we have an excellent track record of helping victims of negligence and their family members getting the justice they deserve. See our results here:

Do You Have a Negligence Claim?

If you or a family member were injured due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness, a personal injury claim can help you hold them responsible. You may also be able to secure financial compensation to cover hospital bills, time away from work, and other related expenses. Contact us to learn more or schedule a free consultation to discuss your case potential by calling (978) 744-8000 or toll-free at (855) 693-9084.