Venango County, Pennsylvania, sees its share of traffic and traffic accidents. The losses you experience following a car crash that was caused by another driver’s negligence can be immense. The surest path forward is to consult with an experienced Venango car accident lawyer at Conlon Tarker P.C. as soon after the accident as possible.
The Elements Necessary to Bring a Strong Claim
In the State of Pennsylvania, there are specific elements that must be identified in order to bring a claim that affords you the compensation to which you are entitled.
Breached Duty of Care
Every driver accepts a serious duty of care for the safety of everyone else on the road. Car accident claims are based on the other party’s breached duty of care, which generally refers to driver negligence.
Direct Cause
For your car accident claim to be successful, you will also need to show that the accident in question was the direct result of the other driver’s negligence. For example, it is not enough to prove that the other driver was speeding at the time. You will need to demonstrate that their excess speed caused the accident that left you injured.
Covered Losses
Finally, you will need to show that you suffered legal damages as a result of the accident that was caused by the other driver’s negligence. These losses include the following basic categories:
- Property damage to your vehicle and any of its contents
- Your current, ongoing, and future medical expenses
- Your lost income, including any lost earning power in the future
- Your physical pain and mental suffering, which can outpace your other damages combined
Proving the Other Driver’s Negligence
Dangerous negligence on the part of the other driver can take many forms, but some of the most common and deadliest include excess speed, impairment, and distraction. Your seasoned car accident attorney will take the steps necessary to prove you were injured as a result of the other motorist’s negligence. This includes gathering and skillfully compiling evidence like the following:
- The testimony of bystanders and the occupants of other vehicles who witnessed the accident take place
- The photos and videos captured by eyewitnesses, dashcams, security cameras, and traffic cameras
- Professional accident reconstruction models that help clarify the mechanics of the crash
- The expert testimony of professionals in fields related to the physics of car accidents
- Physical evidence, such as skid marks, paint transfer from vehicle to vehicle, and the landing positions of the vehicles
Our Experienced Car Accident Attorneys Are on Your Side
The diligent Venango County car accident lawyers at Conlon Tarker P.C. take great pride in our impressive reputation for always taking a client-centered approach and leaving no stone unturned in protecting each valued client’s rights. We are here for you, too, so please do not hesitate to reach out by contacting us online or by calling 724-285-7700 for more information about how we can help today.
