General Negligence

General Negligence Litigation – Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and All of Texas

United States tort law states that if an individual has been injured or killed due to someone else’s carelessness, a negligence claim may be filed to recover compensation for the harm the victim and his or her family have experienced. Many events caused by negligence fall into specific categories such as motor vehicle accidents, aviation accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability. However, a significant portion of negligence claims do not fit into any of these prominent areas of personal injury law and are therefore placed in the category of “general negligence.” Our firm handles only serious general negligence claims that involve significant personal injuries and financial damages.

Proving Negligence
A History of Successful Negligence Claims

Proving Negligence

In order to prevail with a general negligence claim, the injured party must first prove that another person or entity had a duty under the law to exercise care according to a certain standard but failed to fulfill that duty. The injured party must also prove that the other person’s carelessness caused the injured party’s injuries or damages. At Whitehurst, Harkness, Brees & Cheng, P.C., our personal injury attorneys have the experience and resources to research your claim thoroughly and present a clear, effective case.

A History of Successful Negligence Claims

Our attorneys have handled a wide range of negligence claims, including those stemming from college hazing practices, day care injuries, sexual assault, drowning, retirement home injuries, and toxic exposure. Our willingness to work closely with each client and truly understand the circumstances surrounding each individual case has allowed us to obtain exceptional compensation for victims of negligence who seek our help.

One of our most successful negligence cases involved a client who was pledging with the University of Texas at Austin’s Kappa Alpha fraternity. During the fraternity’s hazing ritual, our client suffered a cracked skull and brain injuries. Our attorneys brought a negligence claim against the local chapter of the fraternity and the individual members involved. Aside from obtaining compensation for our client, one of our aims in this case was to prevent such events from happening in the future. Not only did our client receive a $1.1 million settlement, but the fraternity also agreed to make nationwide changes to its hazing policies. This is an excellent example of a general negligence case that held the at-fault parties responsible for their failure to exercise due care and prevent the injury of innocent people.

Contact Our Attorneys

Because general negligence covers a wide range of cases, it is difficult to create an all-inclusive list of the types of general negligence cases we handle. If you believe that you may have a case that falls under the category of general negligence, contact an Austin negligence lawyer at Whitehurst, Harkness, Brees & Cheng, P.C. to discuss the matter today.