How to Prove Someone Else is Liable for Your Injuries

If you were injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled will hinge on your personal injury claim. To hold the at-fault party liable, you will need to prove the required elements of your claim. This involves following a challenging legal path forward, and having professional legal guidance in your corner can make all the difference in terms of outcome. Our experienced Conway personal injury attorneys at L. Morgan Martin are here to help.

To Hold the Other Person Legally Responsible

To hold the at-fault party responsible for your legal damages in a personal injury claim, such as a traffic accident or slip and fall accident claim, you will need to prove that several primary elements apply.

The Responsibility Regarding Your Safety

To hold a person liable for your losses, they must have owed you a duty of care to begin with. For example, every motorist on our roadways owes everyone else on them a significant duty of care, which translates to a responsibility for their safety.

Both commercial and private property owners also owe a duty of care to their guests and other people on their premises. Concerns related to slipping and falling are a prime example.

They Breached the Duty of Care You Were Owed

Personal injury claims are based on the duty of care owed. If the at-fault party failed to exercise the level of care required of them, it amounts to negligence in the eyes of the law and a breach of the duty of care.

In slip-and-fall accidents, negligence can manifest as uneven walkways, unattended slip hazards, inadequate lighting, and more. Negligence in traffic accident claims, however, includes all the following dangerous practices:

• Failure to follow the rules of the road
• Distraction
• Exhaustion
• Excess speed
• Aggression
• Impairment

Their Negligence Caused the Accident that Injured You

It is not enough that the other party engaged in negligence. Ultimately, you will need to demonstrate that their negligence was the direct cause of the accident that left you injured.

You Suffered Legal Damages as a Result

Finally, you will need to prove the extent of your legal damages, which are the losses you suffered as a result of the accident in question. Basic categories of loss include all your related medical expenses and lost income, as well as the physical and emotional pain and suffering you endured.

Your practiced personal injury lawyer will spare no effort in their quest to hold the at-fault party liable for your full range of losses.

Consult with an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer for the Help You Need

The capable personal injury attorneys at L. Morgan Martin have an impressive track record for guiding challenging claims toward optimal outcomes, and we are here for you, too. Learn more about what we can do to help by contacting us online or calling 843-248-3177 today.