Brooklyn, NY asked in Civil Rights and Legal Malpractice for New York

Q: Provide a scenario of legal negligence and explain which elements of negligence are factors in the scenario.

2 Lawyer Answers
James Avery
James Avery
Answered
  • Civil Rights Lawyer
  • Denver, CO
  • Licensed in New York

A: The most common scenario of negligence (lack of due care judged by professional standards) is failing to diligently pursue legal matters, including failure to file timely lawsuits. Many lawyers do not use modern software for tracking cases, etc. The damage which occurs is the value of the matter (judged as if the case were timely handled), plus possible extra damages like emotional distress or attorney’s fees as a consequence of the negligence.

Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Little Neck, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: An issue that arises in the situation you describe goes to the element of "duty of care." Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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