FAQ - Mills Legal

Negligence happens when someone fails to act with reasonable care, causing harm to others. This includes car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and construction injuries. If you’ve been hurt due to negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

What are Negligence

Actions?

What are Intentional Tort Actions?

What are Intentional

Tort Actions?

Intentional torts occur when someone deliberately causes harm. Many are also criminal offenses, such as assault and battery. If you’ve been a victim of intentional harm, you have the right to seek justice.

What are Strict Liability

Torts?

What are Strict Liability

Torts?

Strict liability holds someone responsible for injuries, even if they weren’t negligent. This often applies to dog bites, defective products, or attacks by wild animals. If you’ve been injured under strict liability laws, you may be entitled to compensation.

How do I know if I have a personal injury case?

If you’ve been harmed due to someone else’s actions, you may have a case. Personal injury claims cover both physical and emotional harm, including assault, defamation, or intentional distress. If someone’s negligence or wrongdoing caused you harm, we’re here to help.

How soon after I am injured do I have to file a lawsuit?

Every state has deadlines—called statutes of limitations—that determine how long you have to file a claim. If you miss the deadline, you may lose your right to compensation. Acting fast is crucial, so contact us as soon as possible to protect your rights.

What should I bring with me for my meeting with a lawyer?

Bring any relevant documents, including police reports, witness statements, medical records, bills, and insurance details. If you have photos of the accident scene, damaged property, or injuries, they can help strengthen your case. If you don’t have everything yet, don’t worry—your lawyer can assist in gathering the necessary evidence.

What if a person dies before bringing a personal injury lawsuit?

If someone passes away due to accident-related injuries, their family may still have the right to seek justice through a wrongful death claim. This allows them to pursue compensation for lost income, medical bills, and emotional suffering. In some cases, a survival action may also be filed to recover damages the deceased could have claimed.

What is

"negligence?"

What is

"negligence?"

Negligence means someone failed to act with reasonable care, causing harm to another person. To prove negligence, it must be shown that the responsible party had a duty to act carefully, failed to do so, and directly caused the injury. Many personal injury cases are built on proving negligence.

What if I can't prove someone's negligence caused my injury? Is there any other basis for personal injury liability besides negligence?

Yes. Some cases don’t require proof of negligence. Under strict liability laws, certain parties—like manufacturers of defective products or dog owners—can be held responsible even without negligence. If you’ve been injured and aren’t sure if negligence applies, an attorney can help determine the best path forward.

What are your office hours and location?

We have offices in New York and Philadelphia, and our usual office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

New York