Do I have a case?

The best way to find out if you have a solid personal injury or wrongful death case is to contact the distinguished personal injury attorneys of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. to schedule a free consultation.Using over 25 years of experience and a range of medical and other experts, we can thoroughly examine the details of your case and tell you if a lawsuit is a viable option.

In the meantime, you can read through some basic information about negligence,which is the key factor in winning a personal injury lawsuit.

What is Negligence?

Negligence is, generally, failure to use reasonable care. In order to win a civil lawsuit, the attorneys for the plaintiff must prove that the defendant's negligent behavior was a cause of the injury or death. This means they have to prove the defendant's failure to act reasonably was a cause of the plaintiff's injury or death.

Examples of Negligent Behavior

Here are some examples of negligent behavior that could form the basis of a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

• Nursing Home Abuse – a physician or nurse at a nursing home neglects a resident.
• Medical Malpractice – a surgeon does not remove a surgical instrument from a patient's body before closing the incision, or a physician misdiagnoses. The patient's heart attack is diagnosed as indigestion.
• Defective Products – a drug manufacturer doesn't report deadly side effects to a drug it has on the market.

When cases like these are litigated in civil court, the victims and their families may be entitled to recover damages for:

• Injuries caused by the negligence
• Past and future medical bills
• Past and future lost wages
• Pain, suffering, disability, disfigurement and emotional distress
• Punitive damages (in some cases)
• Loss of relationship

You can learn more about whether you might have a valid case by setting up a free consultation. Call or email us to set one up, whether you leave nearby in Phoenix, Arizona, or elsewhere. Our negligence attorneys do a lot of travel as part of their work.