Tort Law and Car Accidents
There are about 6 million car accidents every year in the United States – that’s almost 17,000 car accidents every single day of the year. These accidents account for about 2.4 million injuries every year, and a tragic 40,000 deaths. More often than not, these accidents are caused by some form of driver error.
If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in a car accident, you are entitled to seek financial compensation. Tort law is the branch of law that allows for compensation for people who have suffered legal damages, and a skilled tort lawyer may be able to help you get the money you deserve.
To discuss your case with one of the experienced New York City car accident injury lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP, contact us today by calling 1-888-244-2273.
The Elements of a Tort
For you to be able to get compensatory damages following your accident, a tort must be present. A tort is made up of four requirements, all of which must have occurred before you can win a settlement or jury verdict. They are:
- The existence of duty. In cases of car accidents, the duty is to obey all of the rules of the road.
- The breach of this duty. Failure to follow the rules of the road is a breach of a motorist’s duty.
- The breach caused an accident. While a breach of the rule of the road is always illegal, a tort has not occurred unless the breach of duty directly caused an accident.
Injury resulted from the accident. For a tort to have been committed, the accident must have directly caused injury.
If all these requirements are in place, a tort has been committed, and you are legally entitled to seek compensation for your injury.
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If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, you may deserve remuneration. Contact the New York City car accident attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP today by calling 1-888-244-2273.
