Gross Negligence

Negligence forms the foundation for many personal injury lawsuits, but this is a generic term for many actions. In reality, there are varying degrees of negligence, such as gross negligence, which may be coupled with criminal charges.

Gross negligence is a serious breach of responsibility and should not go unpunished. If you or someone you love has been the victim of an act of gross negligence, contact the Madison personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874.

What is Gross Negligence?

Negligence in personal injury cases is considered the failure to commit an action that a reasonably careful person would commit in order to ensure the wellbeing of others. Gross negligence is an extension of this.

Individuals who engage in gross negligence commit actions that fall significantly below what a court believes a reasonable individual would do under similar circumstances. In many cases, this may include an individual’s active effort to actually cause harm to another individual.

Cases that involve gross negligence are frequently accompanied by criminal charges, especially when an individual is believed to have intentionally committed an action. A common example of this is when an individual commits a grossly negligent action that results in another person’s death and is charged with manslaughter.

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Victims of gross negligence should exercise their rights to pursue financial compensation for their injuries. If you or your loved ones have been injured by another individual’s gross negligence, contact the Madison personal injury attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874.