5 September, 2022
Written by The Barnes Firm, reviewed by Richard Barnes
Rich Barnes
President
Each year, over six million car accidents are reported across the United States. After a car accident occurs, the first thought that the drivers involved have is typically about who was at fault. While it can be difficult to determine fault in many incidents, a car accident lawyer may know to help you.
The Barnes Firm is a team of knowledgeable car accident lawyers helping clients in New York & California build their accident claims. Our legal team can help you identify who is at fault in your car accident claim as you pursue the damages you are owed for your losses.
In New York, you may be owed compensation through the state’s no-fault system, but California is an at-fault state. This means that the driver who acted negligently and caused the accident will be the person considered to be at fault or liable for the car accident. The at-fault driver will be responsible for paying for any damages owed to the car accident victim. The damages may include:
If you’ve been in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, an experienced car accident lawyer may be able to help you file your claim.
One of the most common causes of car accidents is negligence. Some common examples of negligence include:
When a driver is negligent and causes a damaging accident, they should be held responsible for the injuries and losses suffered by the victims.
To prove that another driver’s negligence caused a car accident, you will need to prove the following:
Additionally, you will need to provide the following evidence to establish fault:
A car accident lawyer may be able to help you collect any evidence you need as they help you build your claim.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you may be owed financial compensation for the losses you have suffered. To get help with your California car accident claim, partner with a car accident lawyer with experience helping clients pursue the damages you are owed.
The Barnes Firm is a team of knowledgeable car accident lawyers with extensive experience helping clients in California & New York. Our skilled legal team is proud to provide our clients with the dedicated and personalized representation they deserve. For a free case evaluation, contact us here.
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