Liability

If you have ever been in an accident, you know how difficult it can sometimes be to determine who was at fault for causing the accident. Often, accidents happen very quickly, emotion takes over, and checking for injuries becomes a priority. One rarely thinks of the law. However, when reason finally does return, it is important to determine who was at fault, or liable, for the accident and to take the necessary legal action.

Personal injury cases are often explained through the negligence or carelessness of a person, thus causing an accident. However, proving fault is often difficult, as both parties will be fighting against the other, trying to avoid paying damages. To determine who is liable for damages, one must prove the following:

• One person was not in a proper place, including in the wrong traffic lane or running a red light.
• If both people were being negligent, then the injured person would have the amount of money owed to them reduced.
• If an accident occurs on a property where a structure is poorly built or the property is not well maintained, then the owner is liable.
• If the accident is caused by a defective product, the company and manufacturer is liable to damages.

It is important that if you are in an accident that you receive the proper medical treatment and damages owed to you because of another person’s negligence.

Contact a Madison Personal Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been in an accident and is suffering from whiplash, contact the Madison personal injury lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier at 1-800-822-1690.