One of the most important things your personal injury lawyer will do is explain the law that applies to the accident you suffered, as well as your rights. If you’re filing a negligence-based lawsuit, they will delve into the various things that you’ll have to prove.

In New Jersey, proving that someone acted negligently requires that you first establish that the party had a duty of care toward you. In a car accident caused by someone who was driving under the influence, for example, that individual had the duty of care to follow all laws as a means of protecting their fellow motorists.

The next thing you’ll have to prove is that the person breached that duty of care. Continuing with the same car accident example, driving under the influence was an action that broke the law and put everyone else on the road at risk as a result.

You must then demonstrate that it was the other party’s negligence that directly led you to suffer injuries. If the driver lost control of the car as a result of drinking and driving and crashed into you, thereby causing you to experience broken bones or other injuries, then you can prove their actions were to blame.

The final thing you will have to show is that you can be compensated for your losses. If the accident led to a bruise that didn’t require medical care, you didn’t suffer any losses that you can be compensated for.

For personal injury lawsuits that revolve around strict liability, you won’t have to prove negligence, but you will have to show that the defendant’s actions or products led to the injuries you suffered. No matter the scenario, though, your lawyer will explain how to prove the various requirements in a court of law and will show you what kinds of evidence can present a strong case.

Each personal injury lawsuit is unique, so in order to ensure that you have the best chance at getting the compensation you deserve, it’s essential to have an experienced lawyer ready to talk strategy with you and offer reliable advice. They can guide you in the strategies that will suit your lawsuit best.

At Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, we’ll always talk you through every detail, from the evidence that will work to prove your case to even whether filing a lawsuit is the best option for you.

If you choose to file a lawsuit, it’s essential to have a lawyer by your side. Although many defendants settle out of court before their case actually makes it to trial proceedings, there are many steps that your lawyer will have to take in court regardless. For instance, there can be motion hearings and other in-court proceedings that you won’t be experienced enough to take care of yourself.

Although few cases actually make it to the trial process, it’s essential that you choose a lawyer with litigation experience. They will prepare you for court, offering advice on everything from what you’ll be expected to do at the trial to what to wear.

Most of these trials involve expert witnesses, and that is something else that your lawyer can help you with. Personal injury lawyers have connections to many types of expert witnesses who can offer their testimony.

Personal injury lawyers have a deep understanding of the human aspect of such an injury. Suffering from these and other losses can leave you struggling significantly. A lawyer understands that, and in response, they will provide the support you need.

As such, something else they can help with is representing you without charging you upfront fees. Most times, you can expect a personal injury lawyer to work on a contingency fee basis so that you can still get the help you need without needing to pay immediately.