In Texas, a “negligence” claim against someone is a claim based on someone’s violation of a duty of care they owed to you. A professional negligence claim is commonly referred to as a “malpractice claim.” This is a negligence claim against a professional you have dealt with, such as your attorneys, accountants, or doctors.
Negligence is by far the most common pled civil cause of action in Texas, because it will usually invoke some type of insurance coverage. Here is a brief discussion of the most frequently asked questions I receive relating to a professional malpractice lawsuit.