Who is Liable?

Determining Liability in Personal Injury Claims

Determining liability in a Houston personal injury claim can be a complex process, but if your lawyer has the proper experience, knowledge and resources to handle your case, he or she can determine who should be held accountable and then take the necessary steps to prove this. Liability is defined as legal responsibility for something, particularly costs or damages. In a personal injury case, the liable party would be the individual or company responsible for paying compensation to the injured party. The responsible party in an injury claim may vary depending on the type of case. For a car accident, it may be another driver or perhaps a municipal authority for poor road maintenance.

For a dog bite claim, it may be the owner of the dog. For a premises liability claim, it may be the owner of the property where the accident or injury occurred. For a medical malpractice claim, it may be the doctor, nurse or other medical professional or facility that was negligent and allowed substandard treatment to occur. Regardless of the particular type of claim you are dealing with or the circumstances surrounding your injuries, a Houston personal injury attorney at The Doan Law Firm, P.C. can provide comprehensive legal representation targeted at getting you maximum financial compensation for your injuries.

Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

To prove liability in a personal injury claim, it will be necessary to investigate the circumstances of the accident or injury, police reports, medical records, witness accounts and various other types of evidence. It may also be necessary to conduct an independent investigation with the help of accident reconstruction professionals, private investigators or crash scene investigators to determine what occurred. By evaluating your particular case, our firm can determine precisely what resources to supply to your investigation in order to A) determine and then B) prove who should be held liable for your injuries.