Would-be plaintiffs in personal injury cases who point to the negligence of others as the cause of their injury might want to examine their own behavior before they initiate legal action. The notion of liability revolves around the simple fact that most accidents happen because someone was careless or negligent. To this carelessness the law applies the basic rule that the person who is less careful than the other involved in an accident must pay damages. However, even careless individuals may not necessarily be liable to someone injured by their carelessness. The concept of “contributory negligence,” which refers to conduct that creates an unreasonable risk to oneself, may be used as a defense to a negligence claim.

It is very likely that anything and everything will come out at some point in the discovery process. It is imperative that you be honest with your attorney about the facts and documents that may come out. He or she can’t do the best job if you don’t disclose everything. Let LEBHERZ & LEBHERZ, Attorneys at Law handle your case. Call (508) 548-6600 to make an appointment. Our office is at Old Bailey Court, 99 Town Hall Square.