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$25 million: Estate of 34-year-old mother of three awarded $25 million against convicted murderer and rapist who was wrongly freed from an upstate prison.

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What is negligence?

Simply put, negligence is the failure to take the proper care in order to prevent an injury from occurring. When people who have a responsibility to act a certain way and fail to, negligence has occurred. Generally speaking, negligence is the failure to act in the way a reasonable person would, whether through action or inaction.

If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in an accident that was someone else’s fault, the Queens personal injury lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 1-888-244-2273 to discuss your situation.

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