There are three basic requirements for a Chicago car accident claim.
1
If a car driver crashed into another vehicle because he ignored a stop sign, the driver would be considered negligent.
The driver was negligent
The driver's negligence led to the injury
2
If the victim sustained a broken leg and had severe back pain as a result of the crash, the driver’s negligence would be considered to have caused the personal injury.
2
The injury caused harm
If the broken leg and back pain resulted in medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, the the victim could be awarded compensatory damages.
3
LEGALLYAT FAULT?
Who is
?
What caused the car accident?
Not following traffic signs or signalsSpeeding or aggressive drivingFailure to signal or improper lane changeDrug or alcohol use
THE DRIVER ISAT FAULT
If any of those factors caused the accident:
Defective breaks or parts
Malfunctioning signals, improper signs
Drunk driving
A manufacturer or supplier may be liable
Government entities may be liable
Driver is at fault, and a bar or restaurant may share responsibility