When an accident or injury occurs due to the negligence of another, you deserve a legal team that understands the complexities and fights for your rights. At The Mark Law Firm, we are dedicated to representing victims throughout New Jersey who have suffered harm due to negligent care and negligent entrustment. Contact the seasoned Union County personal injury lawyers at our firm to schedule a free initial consultation today.

Understanding Negligent Care

Negligent care refers to situations where a person or entity fails to provide the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would provide under similar circumstances, resulting in injury or harm. This can manifest in various forms, including the following:

Vehicle Maintenance Negligence
Property Damage
Construction Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse
Police Brutality
Child Daycare Injuries
Child Sexual Abuse Injuries

Negligent Entrustment: Holding Those Responsible

Negligent entrustment occurs when someone provides another person with a dangerous object, tool, machinery, or vehicle, knowing or having reason to know that the person is incompetent or likely to use it in a harmful manner. This often arises in situations involving:

Family Member Entrustment

A parent allowing a child to drive a vehicle despite knowing the child is an unsafe driver, lacks a license, or has medical limitations. A parent allowing a child to operate a vehicle as an agent of the parent, during business or personal errands.

Employer Entrustment

A company allowing an employee to drive a company vehicle when the employee is incompetent, intoxicated, or known to be a dangerous driver. To establish a negligent entrustment claim, it must be proven that:

The vehicle or object was used with the owner’s permission.
The driver or user was incompetent.
The owner knew or should have known of the incompetency.

Lawyers Representing Victims of Negligent Entrustment & Care

If you’re a victim, we are on your side. Please don’t hesitate to contact the knowledgeable and dedicated Union County negligence lawyers at The Mark Law Firm for your free case evaluation today.