What are the differences between auto accident, premises liability, wrongful death and other cases?
Proving liability in an auto accident involves establishing who was at fault for the accident. Any number of parties could be held liable, including a reckless or negligent driver, the owner of the vehicle at fault, the automobile manufacturer that produced a defective vehicle, the company employing a negligent driver, or the state or city if dangerous road conditions were the underlying cause of the accident. In a premises liability suit, the fact of an injury occurring on someone else’s property is only the beginning of the story. Liability of the property owner, property manager, a tenant or even a vendor or contractor must be evaluated. Whether the condition or defect existed for a period of time and how it was caused are important facts that must be thoroughly investigated. Wrongful Death claims can result in a variety of ways including a motor vehicle accident and dangerous premises. The lawful survivors of a wrongful death victim are represented through the Personal Representati
