"Negligence is the failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful person would use under similar circumstances; it is the doing of some act which a person of ordinary prudence would not have done under the circumstances or failure to do what a person of ordinary prudence would have done under similar circumstances. Conduct which falls below the standard established by law for the protection of others is unreasonable risk of harm; it is a departure from the conduct expectable of a reasonably prudent person under like circumstances."

Put another way, to be negligent, conduct must fall below a legal standard designed to protect others.

This is not intended to be a lesson in TORTS, but if you are physically injured, or your property is lost or destroyed, due to the negligence of another person or entity, you are entitled to compensation for your damages. 

Often these kind of cases are taken on a contingent fee basis, which means that the client will not have to pay any money up front.  Attorney fees are recovered from the total recovery of damages for the client. 

This office handles  personal injury cases, and each case is evaluated on the merits.  There is NO CHARGE for any consultation pertaining to a personal injury case.  If retained, this firm will handle the case, or it will be referred to another attorney more specialized to suit the particular facts.  If a referral is made, the client will be informed, and the fee will not be increased.

My phone number is easily remembered as 713 CALL WEB in Houston, and my email address is lawyerwebb@aol.com.  My fax number is 832 645 7222