Our team has extensive experience helping people who have been injured in car accidents and other unfortunate incidents. With over 30 years of combined legal experience, our caring and compassionate team is known for our expertise. Allow us to advocate for you today! We handle:
Car Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Semi-Truck Accidents
Do I have a personal injury case*?
In a personal injury lawsuit, the main factor is whether you’re able to prove your accident and resulting were directly caused by the negligence of another party. To do this, certain elements must be present in your case. These include:
Duty of Care: The other party involved in your accident must have owed you a duty of care to ensure your safety. They had an obligation to act in a reasonably careful manner that would avoid causing your harm. For instance, motorists have to drive with care to avoid injuring or killing pedestrians, passengers, and other motorists sharing the roadway.
Breach of Duty: The next element is that the at-fault party breached the duty of care by failing to exercise reasonable care. A breach of duty might involve negligent or reckless behavior that’s different from the way a reasonably careful person would have acted under similar circumstances. This may be in terms of the at-fault party driving under the influence of alcohol or texting while driving.
Causation: This element requires that the legal cause of the injury or death was the action of failure to act of the at-fault party. However, the other party does not have to be solely responsible for the accident to prove causation. The main requirement is to show that the party’s negligence directly contributed to the accident.
Damages: You must have suffered damages as a result of the injuries or loved one’s death. Damages can be physical, financial, or emotional. Your attorney will gather evidence that details the losses you have experienced after the accident.
*The information provided is for educational purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice. No two cases are the same, always consult with an attorney to get advice specifically tailored to your situation. We are standing by and happy to help.
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