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What Are the Elements of a Massachusetts Negligence Case? (Part B)

Proximate Cause and Proven Damages in Massachusetts Negligence

Proximate cause is another one of the important elements of a negligence case. Deciding proximate cause determines whether or not the defendant could have foreseen that his or her actions would cause injury to you.

Suppose your car suffered damage due to careless roadwork. Assume then, that this forces you to use a different car, and you then suffer an accident due to your unfamiliarity with this new vehicle.

You may have valid grounds against the roadwork crew for the initial damages, but a lawyer would probably not be able to prove proximate cause for the accident in the second car. This is because there was no way for any involved party to have foreseen such an accident.

An inability to prove proximate cause may not, in itself, make a Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit impossible. However, it may limit the scope of the suit.

You must also be able to prove the damages that you suffered. Evidence of harm plays an important part in Massachusetts negligence laws. If you did not suffer any actual injuries, than there will be no grounds for a case.

Damages suffered in a Massachusetts accident may include:

• the cost of your medical bills;
• repairs to your wrecked vehicle;
• lost wages; and/or
• pain and suffering caused by serious personal injuries.

Reasons to File a Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawsuit

As you can see, there are many details in a Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit based on the state's negligence laws. Ultimately, if you think you have grounds for a case, you should talk to a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer about your legal options.

Massachusetts negligence laws are designed to protect people like you from dangerous situations and carelessness. As such, these laws have a very important societal role. If you've been hurt because of someone else's indifference or neglect, you deserve restitution.

Personal injuries and other damages can be very expensive. It's quite unfair for you to pay out of your pocket for another person's error. Filing a Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit might be a way to recoup those losses.

The Massachusetts personal injury attorneys at Phillips & Garcia will fight for your rights in your personal injury case. We are committed to protecting your best interests and helping you collect the damages you need and deserve to move on with your life. If you have been injured due to negligence, contact Phillips & Garcia today to schedule your FREE legal consultation - (877) 892-5620.

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