Being involved in a Connecticut car accident can impact your life in many ways—physically, emotionally, and financially. Our goal is to help you focus on your recovery while we handle the legal complexities of your case. Put our decades of experience to work for you.
Understanding Proximate Cause in a Car Accident Case
In a Connecticut car accident trial, the jury must apply the law to the evidence presented. Before deliberations, the trial judge provides jury instructions to help jurors understand how to decide key legal issues—one of which is proximate cause.
Definition of Proximate Cause
Under Connecticut law, negligence is considered a proximate cause of an injury if it was a substantial factor in bringing about that injury. According to jury instructions (3.1-3 Proximate Cause – Revised January 1, 2008):
“Negligence is a proximate cause of an injury if it was a substantial factor in bringing the injury about.”
This means that if another driver’s negligence played a significant role in causing your accident and injuries, they can be held legally responsible.
Why You Need Legal Representation
The insurance company of the at-fault driver has adjusters, investigators, and lawyers working against you to minimize your compensation. Their goal is to pay you the least amount of money possible—you need someone on your side fighting for your rights.
Protect Yourself
If you have been injured in a Connecticut car accident, don’t face insurance companies alone. Reach out to Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP today for a free consultation. Our experienced Connecticut personal injury attorneys are dedicated to ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
Whether you’re seeking justice for yourself or a loved one, you don’t have to navigate the legal process alone. Contact a trusted Connecticut car accident attorney to fight for fair compensation.
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