Building The Foundation For Your Injury Claim

San Diego Injury Attorney

You or someone you love has been injured. You are certain or suspect that someone else (either a company or an individual) was to blame. What can you do in this situation to seek the financial compensation to which you should be entitled under California personal injury law? How can you prove that this person or company was accountable? Building a foundation for your injury claim is one of the many ways that a San Diego personal injury attorney can help you. It will be necessary to establish evidence of the fact that the party you are bringing a claim or lawsuit against has acted or failed to act in some way that makes them legally responsible for your injuries.

As the plaintiff (the party who has initiated legal action) in a personal injury lawsuit, the responsibility lies on your shoulders to prove negligence or wrongdoing on the part of the defendant (the party you are taking legal action against). You may be familiar with the burden of proof required in a criminal case, which is beyond all shadow of a doubt, but this is different in personal injury cases. The burden of proof in personal injury cases is based on a preponderance of evidence of the defendant's guilt. Less strict than the burden of proof in a criminal case, an injury case requires that you prove the defendant's guilt is "more than likely." If your case goes to trial, the jury may not be required to reach a unanimous verdict regarding the defendant's guilt or innocence. A majority jury verdict may be sufficient.

How a San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

How can a San Diego personal injury lawyer build a foundation for your injury claim or lawsuit? This will typically require certain resources, such as access to qualified professionals who can work together to build the case. Private investigators may prove invaluable as they investigate the case from every angle to uncover new evidence or challenge the reliability of the other party's evidence. Expert witnesses in medicine can be used to determine the true cost of medical care, taking current and future expenses and medical needs into account to ascertain the maximum value of a claim. Economists can act as expert witnesses to show the economic impact the injury may have on the victim, including lost wages and loss of future wages or loss of earning potential. Specialists in accident reconstruction can work to determine exactly what caused the accident (in cases involving car, truck or motorcycle accidents) based upon the evidence at hand.

The more information and evidence you have on your side, the better able your attorney will be to prove the other party's accountability. The same applies to having expert witnesses who can testify in layman's terms about the factors that prove the other party's accountability as well as the full value of your claim.

At the Law Office of Mark Bush, we assist clients throughout the San Diego area with all types of personal injury claims, including those involving preventable accidents, medical malpractice, defective products and much more. Building strong foundations for our clients' cases is of the utmost importance, and we use our resources and access to professionals and expert witnesses in various fields to accomplish this. But don't take our word for it – call our law offices for a free consultation and find out more about our qualifications, the cases we have handled and how we can help you. We will be happy to address your concerns and answer whatever questions you have.

Contact San Diego personal injury attorney Mark Bush today.