And it certainly does not adequately describe the inevitable physical and emotional pain, financial burden, and strain on the family that accompanies the situation when a serious injury occurs. In most cases, suffering a serious injury as a result of another’s conduct is a life altering event.

The law demands that we take appropriate care in our life, profession, or business to see that we do not injure one another. Car and truck drivers must operate their vehicles in a careful and safe manner. Attorneys, physicians, and other professionals must practice in a manner consistent with professional standards of care.

Manufacturers must provide products that are safe according to certain standards. Land owners must take the appropriate steps to ensure their property is safe for a particular use. Government officials, such as the police and jail officials, must not violate our constitutional rights concerning cruel and unusual punishment or due process.