Most injury cases come down to one question: could this have been prevented? Habbas & Associates helps individuals in Modesto understand how negligence applies to their situation and what steps make sense moving forward.
How Negligence Is Defined in a Legal Case
Negligence is not about intentional wrongdoing. It is about carelessness that results in injury. To establish negligence, a case must generally show:
- A duty of care existed
- The injury resulted in measurable damages
- That duty was breached
- The breach caused the injury
Each of these elements must be clearly connected. It is not enough to show that an accident occurred. The case must demonstrate how one party’s actions, or failure to act, directly led to the harm.












