The answer to this question will depend on how you suffered the injury. It could be a single individual, several people, a company, or even a government entity. No two cases are the same. By hiring a knowledgeable Duluth catastrophic injury lawyer, you will have a trusted advocate on your side who can determine who is at-fault for your injuries. They can ensure that your case holds all at-fault parties accountable, as sometimes there is more than one.
Generally, it is the person or party who owed you a duty of care but violated their duty that is liable for your injuries and damages. In a motor vehicle accident, it would be the party who caused the accident. If it were due to a defective product, it would be the designer, manufacturer, or distributor of the product. In a dog bite, it would be the dog’s owner or handler. In cases of medical mistakes, it would be the healthcare providers involved and their employer.