Proving Negligence After an Accident

After an individual is involved in an accident, he or she may be facing very serious injuries due to another person’s negligence. Of course, with a serious injury comes high medical bills, lost wages due to time out of work, and other significant financial and non-financial burdens. In these situations, many injured parties may choose to bring a personal injury lawsuit with the intentions of recovering damages and holding the negligent party responsible.

One of the biggest obstacles in any personal injury case is fulfilling the burden of proof. The burden of proof is simply the responsibility of the injured party to provide evidence that the party who caused the accident knew or should have reasonably known about the dangerous conditions that existed and failed to resolve them, which ultimately resulted in the accident.

There are a few ways that an injured party can prove negligence. One of the best things an injured individual can do before leaving the scene of the accident is to take pictures of the conditions that caused them to become injured. Of course, this is not always possible. If there are any witnesses to the accident, obtaining their contact information can be very helpful as well. It is always best to discuss the particulars surrounding your situation with an experienced attorney. If you have been injured in an accident, contact us today.

Marc N. Needelman is an experienced attorney working throughout the state of Connecticut. Contact the law firm to set up a free initial consultation for matters related to real estate, personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and more.