General Litigation Services

A Few Common Legal Claims

Negligence

Every person has a moral duty to treat every other person fairly. Similarly, the concept of negligence revolves around the notion that people should act reasonably based on the circumstances. People should behave in a manner that allows other people to live their lives in relative safety. Hence, you should not drive your car on the wrong side of the road nor throw your cigarette butt into a pile of leaves. Negligence occurs when people fail to live up to that reasonable standard of care that we come to expect from society resulting in some type of physical injury. Not every injury is compensable; but, you should know your options. Call me today to review your situation.

Assault and Battery

Assault and Battery are two separate causes of action that fall under the umbrella of an intentional tort. An assault occurs when another person without consent intentionally causes the victim to have a reasonable belief that an imminent harmful or offensive contact is about to occur based on their conduct. A Battery occurs when another person without consent intentionally causes that harmful or offensive contact to occur. These can occur in everyday situations. Call me today to discuss your particular situation.

Nuisance

Nuisance involves a substantial and unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of your land. This is a claim that focuses on landowner and tenant rights. Have you ever had the neighbor that plays their music all night long even during weekdays? That can arguable be classified as a nuisance. Nuisance unlike negligence does not require a physical injury. Rather nuisance only requires an interference with your rights. Each case is different because what constitutes a nuisance often involves a balancing test. Call me today to discuss your particular situation.