How Does a St. Petersburg Car Accident Lawyer Assist Me to Prove Fault?
The overwhelming majority of car accidents are not committed on purpose. The at-fault driver did not intend to injure anyone or cause any damage, yet their actions were the direct cause of the damage. For that reason, an injured individual must file their claim based upon the legal principle called negligence. Our lawyers can assist you in proving negligence.
Negligence is only applicable in those cases where a person suffers an injury because of an accident. For recovery, plaintiffs in a car accident case in St. Petersburg have to demonstrate that:
- The defendant owed them a duty of care
- Something the defendant did – or perhaps failed to do – constituted a breach of this duty
- This breach of duty caused an injury
What Types of Experts May Help My Case?
Sometimes this means it is necessary to consult with a variety of experts and perhaps to depose some of those specialists during discovery. There are many varieties of experts that may have some involvement in a motor vehicle collision case. Common examples include:
- Economist: An economist can be utilized to help your attorney approximate a reasonable value for loss of earnings and loss of future earning capacity.
- Vocational Expert: The insurance company may often claim that you can go back to work when your injuries prevent you from going back, or even when a doctor has ordered you to rest. In such instances, a vocational expert might be deposed about how an injury would impact how and how effectively someone could perform a job.
- Accident Reconstruction Expert: These experts can visit the scene of the accident, and review photographs, as well as other evidence, to formulate an opinion concerning how the collision occurred, and in doing so may be very helpful in assisting your attorney in establishing fault.
- Medical Expert: In addition to helping your attorney calculate the overall medical treatment expenses, a medical expert might also testify through deposition regarding how long it will take you to recover.
If your injury is serious enough to require several years of care, procedures, medication, and other necessary services, it’s a given that one or more medical specialists will play a part in your case. You cannot afford to take chances and assume that you will be able to pay your way; rather, you do need to consider all of your past and future healthcare costs if you do not wish to fall into debt. At Emerson Straw PL, we have contacts in the form of a network of qualified experts in numerous different disciplines who possess all the necessary qualifications and experience needed to give a credible deposition.
This post was written by Kelly-Ann Jenkins of https://www.jenkinslawpl.com/. Kelly-Ann is an insurance claim Lawyer. The information on this site is not intended to and does not offer legal advice, legal recommendations, or legal representation on any matter. Hiring an attorney is an important decision, which should not be based on advertising. You need to consult an attorney for legal advice regarding your situation.
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