The Bad Combination Of Negligence And Injuries

Posted by Geoff Caplan on November 28, 2011 under Family Law | Be the First to Comment

Negligence and injuries often go hand in hand. It’s not hard to imagine that negligent conditions can lead to injuries. And the results can be economically and personally devastating.

In New York, The Law Office of Stephen R. Chesley, LLC has encountered these situations numerous tim

es and has successfully represented individuals who have been victimized by negligent conditions that led to the injurious incident. These individuals rightfully feel that compensation is due and payable for their pain and suffering, not to mention a possible loss of productivity due to an inability to work.

Mr. Chesley knows how complicated auto accident settlements can be and how different the laws can be between states. While one driver may be at fault in an accident it is difficult to determine how much of the damage they are responsible for. Sometimes, the victim of the accident plays a significant role in their injuries because they were distracted, negligent or had unsafe behavior such as not wearing a seatbelt.

When both parties are found to be partially responsible for an accident or the injuries sustained it becomes a case of comparative negligence.

What is Comparative Negligence?

Comparative Negligence: a system which restricts the compensation the victim of an accident can receive if they had a role in their own injuries or damages.

An example of a comparative negligence case is if you are driving a vehicle through a green light and are struck by a car that ran a red light. The incident was not your fault, but you sustain serious injuries because you were not wearing a seatbelt. Because you contributed to your injuries when you failed to wear a seatbelt you would be found partially responsible for your injuries and comparatively negligent.

There are four different systems for deciding comparative negligence cases in the United States and depending upon the state you may receive partial compensation or no compensation. The different systems are: pure comparative negligence, pure modified comparative negligence, modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar rule, and modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar rule.

Understanding auto accident laws can be challenging. If you have suffered injury in a car accident contact a New York negligence and injuries lawyer immediately to review your case, or call 877-84-LAWSUIT. More information is also available at http://www.lawsuitlegalhelp.com.

If you want to find out more about Negligence and Injuries In New York, then visit The Law Office of Stephen R. Chesley, LLC to discover more about your legal options in these situations.