What Is Negligence?

What Does Negligence Mean? Negligence occurs when a person or entity fails to exercise the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would use under similar circumstances. People have a responsibility to take reasonable precautions to avoid unnecessarily harming others. For example, drivers must operate their vehicles safely. Property owners may have a responsibility […]

What Are Non-Economic Damages? Non-economic damages are compensation for losses that do not have a fixed dollar amount. They are often called “human losses” because they focus on how an injury affects the person, not just their bank account. For example, a broken leg may lead to emergency room bills and physical therapy costs. Those […]

What Are Economic Damages? Economic damages are the tangible financial losses caused by an accident or injury. They compensate victims for money they have already lost and expenses they are reasonably expected to incur in the future. Every case is different, but economic damages generally include the costs of medical treatment, lost wages, property damage, […]

Breach of duty is one of the building blocks of a personal injury claim. It means that a person, company, or property owner failed to act with the level of care the situation required. In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that failure can become important when someone is hurt and needs to prove why another party should […]

What is the difference between premises liability and personal liability? Premises liability and personal liability are two distinct legal concepts that address different aspects of responsibility and accountability. Premises liability primarily focuses on the duty of property owners to maintain safe conditions on their premises for visitors or customers. It arises when an individual is […]

What’s the difference between Class I, II, and III recalls? FDA recalls fall into one of three medical device and drug recall classes, which reflect the danger posed to the public by the product that’s in violation. Recent FDA Recalls Not all FDA recalls are given press releases or are posted on the FDA recall […]

Concussion vs. brain injury There’s a growing recognition in the United States of the seriousness of brain injuries. For instance, fans of team sports like football have probably noticed how schools and professional leagues have created new rules and protocols dealing with concussions. But it’s worth noting the difference between a concussion and a brain […]