How Do You Establish Liability in a Personal Injury Claim?

To secure compensation through a personal injury claim, you will need to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant was responsible (“liable”) for the incident that caused your injuries and other losses. In most personal injury cases, this requires showing that the at-fault party was negligent. More on this is below. 

However, it is not enough to show that someone caused an accident. You will also need to demonstrate that you suffered harm as a result. Your compensation (“damages”) will be calculated based on the extent and severity of the harm suffered.