Personal injury attorneys play an integral role in investigating negligence claims. These legal professionals have the necessary skills and knowledge to determine if a client’s injuries were due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness, and thus, whether they are entitled to compensation.
The investigation process begins with a thorough review of the incident. The attorney gathers as much information as possible about what happened. This includes collecting evidence such as photographs of the accident scene, video surveillance footage if available, medical records detailing the extent of the injuries suffered, police reports, witness statements and any other relevant documentation.
One key aspect that personal injury attorneys focus on during their investigations is establishing duty of care. In legal terms, duty of care refers to the responsibility one person or entity has towards another. For instance, drivers have a duty of care towards other road users; property owners have a duty of care towards visitors; doctors have a duty of care towards their patients etc. If this duty was breached leading to an injury, then there may be grounds for a negligence claim.
Once it’s established that there was indeed a breach in the duty of care owed by one party to another resulting in harm or loss – which is known as causation – personal injury attorneys then proceed to assess damages caused by this breach. Damages can include physical injuries sustained by victims such as broken bones or head trauma; emotional distress like anxiety or depression; financial losses like lost wages from being unable to work after suffering an injury among others.
In order for these aspects –duty, breach, causation and damages- commonly referred to as elements in negligence law cases -to be proven beyond reasonable doubt before court proceedings begin (if they do), personal injury attorneys often employ various investigative techniques including hiring private investigators who specialize in accident reconstruction analysis which helps determine how exactly events unfolded leading up-to and during accidents thereby helping establish fault conclusively.
Furthermore, lawyers also consult with expert witnesses who can provide professional opinions on different aspects of the case. For instance, a medical expert can testify about the severity and long-term impact of an injury, while an accident reconstruction expert can help determine who was at fault in a car crash.
In essence, personal injury attorneys conduct meticulous investigations into negligence claims to ensure that their clients receive fair compensation for their injuries. They do this by gathering evidence, establishing duty of care and its breach, proving causation and assessing damages incurred. Their expertise in these matters is crucial in building strong cases that hold negligent parties accountable for their actions.
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys
1617 John F Kennedy Blvd #1690, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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