If you’ve so much as Googled “negligence,” you may have seen references to a “reasonable person.” Who is this reasonable person, and what does it mean for your case? The first thing you need to know is that this “reasonable person” is entirely hypothetical. It’s an objective standard, not a title. There is no single...
The vast majority of personal injury claims proceed on a theory of negligence. However, in some cases, the defendant’s conduct might be labeled reckless. To the average person, these terms might sound like the same thing—however, they have distinct legal meanings. Your attorney will decide which theory is most suitable for your case. Negligence The...
