Birmingham Negligence Lawyer

Consult with a Proven Birmingham Negligence Lawyer

The proven Birmingham negligence lawyers at Christian & Small LLP are experienced in the effective resolution of negligence lawsuits as related to improper care or practice in a professional setting in Alabama. Birmingham negligence attorneys are knowledgeable in all areas of general negligence law, including but not limited to legal negligence or medical negligence cases in Birmingham, Alabama. Clients will have the confidence of knowing that their case is being handled by an experienced and knowledgeable Birmingham negligence lawyer.

The Birmingham negligence attorneys have experience representing clients in matters involving:

• Legal Negligence
• Medical Negligence
• Negligence
• Professional Negligence

Experienced Birmingham Negligence Attorney

Negligence, in its basic context, is the failure to use reasonable care. Negligence may consist of action or inaction. A person is negligent if he fails to act as an ordinarily prudent person would act under the circumstances. What constitutes negligence will depend on the facts of each individual case. Generally, a trier of fact needs to determine what a "reasonable" person would do or not do in the given situation.

In some instances, negligence is defined by statute, referred to as negligence per se. In such cases, negligence is determined by failure to comply with the statutory requirements. Negligence per se may also be declared when a person does or omits to do something which is so beyond reasonable behavior standards that it is negligent on its face.

Some acts are considered inherently negligent, with no requirement to prove the negligence was known or intended. For instance, when a doctor leaves a sponge inside a patient, it is inherently negligent. In appropriate cases, affirmative defenses, such as contributory negligence, etc., may also be raised by a defendant.

A local Birmingham negligence attorney should be consulted for specific requirements in your area. An experienced Birmingham negligence lawyer is professional and knowledgeable in understanding the details, facts, complications, and circumstances that arise in a negligence case.

Trusted Birmingham Negligence Law Firm

The Birmingham negligence attorneys at Christian & Small LLP are distinguished by a history of successful claim recoveries through settlements and verdicts. For experienced representation in a negligence claim, contact the Birmingham negligence lawyers at Christian & Small LLP in Alabama.