The American Bar Association (ABA) states:
“Every tort claim…has two basic issues – liability and damage.”
In most cases, ‘liability’ is equivalent to ‘fault’ and ‘damage’ refers to any injuries or losses you sustained as a result of whatever accident, intentional act, or violated duty inspired your case.
The ABA also points to automobile accidents as the most common type of personal injury claim. Breaking down a car accident can help you understand what a typical personal injury case looks like:
First, you get into an accident.
Then, law enforcement and insurance companies investigate the collision.
From there, authorities will determine who is at fault for the accident.
If the other driver caused the crash, they likely failed to exercise reasonable care. Failure to exercise reasonable care includes behaviors like:
When they cause your accident, any of the actions above can make a driver liable for the losses associated with that accident.
You can prove damages by furnishing medical bills and financial records, and by testifying about your non-economic losses in court or settlement negotiations.
Our attorneys can help you prove fault, gather evidence, and present your case with clarity and confidence.