What is Reasonable Care?
Reasonable care refers to the expectation of the caution and diligence an ordinary person would exercise to avoid causing harm in similar circumstances. In insurance law, this refers more specifically to the expectation that standard of treatment provided by healthcare professionals or establishments that would be considered adequate by a fair and sensible person.
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, reasonable care is defined as “the degree of care that a prudent and competent person engaged in the same line of business or endeavor would exercise under similar circumstances,” and as such serves as a legal standard used in tort law to assess whether a person’s actions or omissions meet the expected level of care necessary to prevent foreseeable risks of injury or damage.
The concept of reasonable care balances individual rights and societal interests by promoting responsible conduct, preventing injuries, and fostering trust in interpersonal and business relationships. Understanding reasonable care is essential for individuals, businesses, and professionals to mitigate risks, avoid legal disputes, and uphold ethical standards in their interactions and responsibilities.
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What Happens If You Hit a Cyclist with Your Car?
Hit a Cyclist, or Injured in a Bicycle Accident? We Can Help.
Car accidents involving an injured cyclist can be the worst experience anyone can have. If you’re asking yourself “What happens if you hit a cyclist with your car?” an experienced bicycle accident lawyer can help.
You may feel guilty, upset, and anxious about what happens afterward. Can the cyclist sue you for the accident? What will happen to your insurance rates? What happens next?
These are all valid concerns to have before, during, and after your time on the accident scene. Even if you were injured in the bicycle accident as well, you may be stressing over what can happen. That’s why it’s important to know what your next steps should be to protect yourself and your claim.
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COVID-19 Resources and Legal Assistance
AT THIS TIME, WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING CASES INVOLVING COVID-19. THIS PAGE IS INTENDED TO EDUCATE YOU ON THE LEGAL ISSUES SURROUNDING THE PANDEMIC.
Coronavirus Updates, Resources, and Legal Issues
During this time of uncertainty, we at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys want you to know that we are here to support you. Just like many of you, we are following CDC guidelines and making sure that our clients, our staff, and our community remain safe and are aware of the legal issues surrounding the pandemic. We understand that many of you have questions about mask and vaccination guidelines, updates on legislation pertaining to COVID-19, and workers’ compensation. That is why we created this resource page to inform you of your legal rights during this time of unease.
Please note that at this time we are not accepting cases that involve COVID-19. But we care about our community and our clients and we want you to be well informed during this time of unease. […]
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Doctor to Pay $3 Million for Birth Defects Suffered 18 Yrs Ago
PostStar.com reports a Warren County state Supreme Court has found a doctor should pay $3 million to a now 18-year-old girl who continues to suffer from birth defects.
The jury found Dr. Stephen Serlin, an OB/GYN should pay the girl who suffers from cerebral palsy and other health issues she suffers because of a brain injury at birth. Dr. Serlin was found to have “deviated from the acceptable standard of care” which was a large factor in the girl’s health issues.
He was called to the hospital at 5 a.m. to perform an emergency Cesarean section. He arrived 2 hours later and did not start the surgery until 8:14 am – a delay where the brain injury occurred. The baby suffered “fetal asphyxia” in the womb due to a compressed umbilical cord.
Birth traumas are injuries that happen to a newborn during labor and delivery. […]
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South Carolina Mother Files Lawsuit Over Fire That Killed Her Son
SCnow.com reports a Lamar, South Carolina mother has filed a lawsuit against several parties, including her landlord and an electric company, over her 11-year-old’s death in a fire two years ago when the family lived in a manufactured home.
The lawsuit claims the home was “sloppily, recklessly and dangerously electrically wired and uninhabitable” as the suit cites several electrical wiring errors. The lawsuit also claims gross negligence, negligent infliction of emotional distress and wrongful death. Knowledge of the electrical problems and the “defendants’ failure to exercise reasonable care and comply with the law” led to the child’s untimely death.
A fire investigator has testified the fire was a result of faulty wiring in the home’s stove.
The lawsuit alleges the landlord was aware of the electrical hazards and of other recurrent electrical problems at the home, […]
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