SANTA MONICA WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYERS
In civil lawsuits, the person who brings the lawsuit (plaintiff) must show certain elements in order to win the lawsuit against the person being sued (defendant). One of the most important elements is causation, which connects the defendant’s actions to the plaintiff’s injuries. The defendant does not need to directly cause the injury for the plaintiff to win. For example, if the defendant stuck out his foot and tripped the plaintiff, then that would be a direct cause of the injury that plaintiff may suffer. However, if the defendant never touches plaintiff but perhaps failed to maintain the property where plaintiff was injured, then it still may meet the causation element.
Another element that is important to these lawsuits is the issue of damages. In order to be successful in a lawsuit, the plaintiff must have suffered some kind of damage. The damage can be bodily injury, to physical property or even mental and emotional distress. The damage does not need to be significant, but it would need to be substantiated and proven through evidence in court. Some of these lawsuits may come from criminal incidents. For example, if a person is criminally charged for murder and even if they are not convicted, the family members of the deceased may still sue the defendant for wrongful death.
Personal injury cases take the experience and knowledge of attorneys who are well versed in the law. The Rudman Law Firm, PLC’s attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience and have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay any costs or fees unless we win the case for you. So call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation with a knowledgeable attorney. Please visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on the different types of personal injury lawsuits.
