New York City Faulty, Gross Negligence

Types of Negligence in New York City

In New York City, the negligence lawyers of the Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm handle faulty, gross, and criminal negligence cases for clients seeking compensation for resulting injuries.

New York City Negligence Lawyers

Our attorneys understand that suffering an injury, or having a loved one injured or killed, due to negligence is emotionally devastating. We’re here to offer you support throughout your lawsuit process and to ensure you and your family receive just compensation to cover all medical bills, long-term care, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.

Faulty Negligence

If you used, or had used upon you a product, piece of equipment, or other item that resulted in serious injury or death due to a defect or malfunction, you can file a lawsuit claiming it was faulty. The manufacturer, owner, and/or operator of the faulty item may be held liable (responsible) for any one or more of the following negligent actions:

• Failure to provide adequate directions/warning labels regarding use;
• Failure to thoroughly test before making item available for general use;
• Failure to maintain item properly; and
• Use of potentially dangerous components in construction of the item (i.e., lead paint in a toy).

Other indicators of faulty negligence may apply, depending on the particulars of your case and the specific item involved. Our firm’s experience with New York’s negligence laws with regard to faulty products, equipment, and supplies enables us to determine the monetary compensation you are due.

Gross Negligence

Gross negligence is defined as conduct or inaction that demonstrates a deliberate and reckless failure to use reasonable care for the safety, health, well-being, or property of others. One example would be a person driving over 75 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour zone who rear-ends your automobile.

It is sometimes necessary to establish “gross” negligence as opposed to “ordinary” negligence, which is defined as simply a failure to exercise reasonable care, in order to overcome any objection to a lawsuit or the settlement amount you’re due.

Criminal Negligence

This is a failure to use reasonable care to avoid consequences that threaten or harm the safety of the public and that are the most likely outcome of behaving in a certain way. It is a statutory offense that most often arises in situations involving a motor vehicle death caused by a driver who was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Beyond the issue of monetary compensation, a person convicted of criminal negligence is usually subject to a fine and/or imprisonment, because their conduct can be classified as a crime.

New York City Gross Negligence Lawsuit

No matter whether your particular lawsuit is for faulty, gross, or criminal negligence, we can assist you in determining what you are owed. Please contact the Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm of New York City for a thorough evaluation of your particular negligence claim at 212-869-3500 or complete our web form.