This is a frequent question that Duluth catastrophic injury attorneys field. The best way to find out is to schedule a case consultation with one.
Generally, you have a valid truck accident claim if you can prove that the elements of negligence, which include:
- Duty of care: The at-fault party owed you a certain duty of care. For example, a truck driver needs to obey traffic signals.
- Violation of the duty of care: In some way, the at-fault party violated their duty, such as a truck driver running a right light.
- Causation or cause in fact: Your injuries and losses directly resulted from the violation of the duty of care
- Damages: You incurred damages because of your injuries, which were caused by the other party
Your Duluth catastrophic injury lawyer will use many different pieces and forms of evidence to prove your claim. Depending on what caused your injuries, they might include eyewitness testimony, medical records, pictures of the scene of the accident and your injuries, and police reports.
