Orange County Personal Injury

Negligence per se is a legal term used when a violation of the law is considered to be a negligent act – automatically. A person who is injured as a direct result of a violation of law, which is designed to protect the general public, may sue on the basis of negligence per se. If a court agrees with the basis of the lawsuit, damages may be awarded to the plaintiff. Such damages can be awarded whether or not the defendant received a separate criminal sanction for the violation of the law. 3 Vital