Negligence

The New York City negligence attorneys of the Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm represent clients in cases where personal injury has resulted from another’s negligent actions. The unfortunate outcomes of negligence can be painful, life-altering, or, in the worst cases, fatal. Our firm has extensive experience advocating for victims of negligence, to ensure they receive just compensation for any injuries or losses due to the negligent actions of others.

Negligence in New York City

Negligence is generally defined as having occurred when:

• A person did not exercise the amount of care that a reasonable person should have used under the given circumstances; and
• A person did something that a reasonably careful person would not do, given a certain set of circumstances.

If the negligent actions of an individual, business, medical practice, or any other entity in New York City or its surroundings resulted in harm to you or a family member, we can help you prove it.

Proving Negligence

The following four factors need to be proven in order to make a determination of negligence:

• The defendant owed a certain duty to the plaintiff or the general public which included the plaintiff;
• The defendant violated that duty, either willfully or carelessly;
• As a result of the defendant's violation of that duty, the plaintiff suffered an injury; and
• The injury was a reasonably predictable consequence of the defendant's action or inaction.

The details of negligence law and how to prove negligence can be complicated. On a high level, your attorney needs to prove both negligence and “proximate cause,” which means that your injury was the result of negligent conduct and the injury was a natural and probable result of the defendant’s negligent behavior. A determination of whether the case involves ordinary, gross, or criminal negligence is also required. Other, sometimes complex factors may be used to determine the outcome of your case.

Negligence Attorneys in New York City

Negligence law varies between jurisdictions, sometimes significantly. Our attorneys have extensive experience with negligence and the specifics of pursuing a lawsuit in New York City. We can help you understand the specifics of your case and advise you on how best to proceed with your claims.

Please contact the New York City Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm of for a thorough evaluation of your particular negligence claim at 212-869-3500, or complete our confidential web form.