How Tort Law Affects Your Case
Tort law is the area of law which allows injured parties to sue for damages in civil cases. Simply put, tort law allows you to hold the person who injured you financially accountable for your expenses – medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured in a car accident, tort law will allow you to seek the financial compensation you deserve.
However, in order for you to receive money for your injuries, a tort must have been committed. A tort is made up of four elements, all of which must be present for a tort to exist. Without all four elements, you don’t have a personal injury case.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the Queens car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman LLP may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 1-888-244-2273.
The Four Elements of a Tort
Four elements of a tort must be present in order for you to expect financial compensation for your injury. The four elements are:
- The presence of a duty. In the case of automotive law, the duty is to obey the rules of the road.
- The breach of a duty. The duty to obey the rules of the road has been breached if those rules are not obeyed.
- An injury. A tangible injury must have been sustained by the party seeking compensation.
- Causation. The injury must have been caused directly by the breach of duty.
If all four of these elements are present, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injury.
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If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in a car accident, you may be entitled to seek damages. To learn more about how the Queens car accident attorneys of Parker Waichman LLP can help you get the financial compensation you deserve, contact us today by calling 1-888-244-2273.
