NEGLIGENCE

Negligence is most generally an act or the failure to act by an individual, business or government entity which has a duty to do so which fails to rise to the level of what a reasonably prudent individual would or would not do under similar circumstances. To be actionable, such a negligent act or failure to act typically must cause harm to a person or damage to property.

We all know of instances in which a person suffered injury or property was damaged because of the negligent act of another. Unfortunately, negligence occurs all too frequently with results often catastrophic to those involved. A motor vehicle accident leading to serious injury or death, a construction or home accident caused by a defective product, a child injured at a day care center because supervising personnel were not paying proper attention, or an elder American ignored, mistreated or abused in a nursing home or adult care center, are all acts which simply should not happen, but which do on a daily basis.

Whether in your view the negligent act was minor, ordinary or great, if you suffered an injury to person or property, you may be entitled to substantial money damages. Depending upon the circumstances of the act and severity of the injury, you could recover any medical expenses incurred, such as doctor and hospital bills, medications, therapy, home health care and all other related medical expenses, as well as any future medical expenses you reasonably could expect to incur. You could also recover for the physical pain and suffering you have sustained, out of pocket expenses, mental and emotional anguish, lost wages, benefits and other compensation, any loss of future earning capacity, and the future diminishment of the enjoyment of life. In some cases, if a spouse or child has been injured, you may be entitled to collect damages for the loss of companionship you have experienced as a result of their injuries. And in cases where the wrongdoer's conduct is wanton, willful or reckless, you may be entitled to collect punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and to prevent the misconduct from occurring again.

In circumstances such as these, it is important to secure the services of attorneys you can trust, who are familiar with the laws of the state of Oklahoma, and who are experienced in Oklahoma and federal courts. The attorneys of the firm of Strong, Martin & Associates, P.L.L.C. are Oklahoma attorneys working for the rights of Oklahomans. With years of experience working negligence cases of all types, including those involving catastrophic injury and death, and in jurisdictions including Oklahoma, Minnesota, New York, California, Texas, Kansas and Arkansas, Strong, Martin offers you a team of professionals knowledgeable about the issues presented in your case and dedicated to you and the successful resolution of your case.

There is never a fee for a consultation and our fees come only from your successful recovery. You can be assured of our dedication, our respect for your circumstances, and our experience in working with countless others in similar circumstances.