General Negligence

General Negligence Mediation

General negligence claims involve situations where one party’s failure to exercise reasonable care results in harm to another. These cases often involve complex questions of duty, breach, causation, and damages that are well-suited to resolution through mediation.

Darcee S. Siegel has litigated hundreds of negligence matters throughout her career in government law, giving her a thorough understanding of the legal standards, evidentiary requirements, and practical considerations that drive these cases. This experience allows her to help parties realistically assess their positions and work toward fair resolutions.

Common Negligence Disputes Mediated

• Motor vehicle accidents and resulting injury claims
• Slip and fall incidents on commercial and residential properties
• Professional negligence and malpractice matters
• Product liability claims
• Negligent supervision and training disputes

Mediation offers negligence litigants a confidential setting to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their cases, explore creative settlement structures, and reach resolution without the uncertainty and expense of trial.