When it comes to personal injury claims, determining fault is a crucial aspect of the legal process. In California, the concept of comparative fault is employed to allocate responsibility for an accident or injury among the parties involved. Understanding how California's comparative fault system works is essential for both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury cases. In this blog post, we will explore the key aspects of California's comparative fault system, shedding light on its … [Read more...]
What Kinds of Experts Might Help an Injury Claim?
If you were seriously hurt through no fault of your own, you’re not necessarily guaranteed a payout. Only accident victims who can prove liability, causation, and damages are able to recover compensation for their losses. While the kinds of evidence you’ll need to present will depend on the circumstances, your case may benefit from the testimony of various experts. Let’s take a look at the kinds of experts that are most often called upon during tort proceedings: 1. Medical … [Read more...]
Exacerbation of Preexisting Asymptomatic Conditions in Personal Injury Cases
There are countless factors that can impact how a personal injury case unfolds. At the end of the day, the outcome of your case—and whether it is settled without proceeding to litigation—will likely hinge on the strength of the evidence available to prove liability, causation, and damages. In this article, we will focus on “causation.” To prove causation, it must be shown that the damages you are claiming would not have accrued but for the tort. In other words, your attorney will have to … [Read more...]