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peterparklaw
Joined: Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:19 am Posts: 18 Location: Los Angeles
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Who has the burden to prove negligence in car accident cases
Auto accident cases are civil cases and in most civil cases, plaintiffs (victims) have the burden of proof by a preponderance of evidence. This preponderance of evidence standard is a lower standard than what is usually required in criminal cases (beyond a reasonable doubt standard). Preponderance of evidence is a level of evidence that allows judges and juries to find it is more likely than not that the fact the claimant seeks to prove is true.
If a defendant in a car accident case counterclaims against the plaintiff, he or she must also prove by a preponderance of evidence that what he is counterclaiming is true.
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PJP
Joined: Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:46 pm Posts: 20
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In a complex personal injury litigation, even this BOP standard becomes difficult to prove without a competent attorney because often medical experts are involved in testifying for/against the claim. Hospital record, witnesses (expert/lay), police record, photographs and etc all must be properly admitted according to the rules of the evidence in your state. Each state has different rules of evidence and ultimately it's all about the evidence game. If an accident case involves serious injuries due to a 3rd party's negligence, you must hire an attorney.
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ethan11
Joined: Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:48 am Posts: 15
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Exactly, it's important to hire experienced attorney.
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shahalam
Joined: Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:05 pm Posts: 22
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peterparklaw wrote: Quote: Who has the burden to prove negligence in car accident cases Auto accident cases are civil cases and in most civil cases, plaintiffs (victims) have the burden of proof by a preponderance of evidence. This preponderance of evidence standard is a lower standard than what is usually required in criminal cases (beyond a reasonable doubt standard). Preponderance of evidence is a level of evidence that allows judges and juries to find it is more likely than not that the fact the claimant seeks to prove is true.
If a defendant in a car accident case counterclaims against the plaintiff, he or she must also prove by a preponderance of evidence that what he is counterclaiming is true.
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SmithW
Joined: Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:32 am Posts: 12
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Normally it's more than half you gotta prove.
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Nilu5540
Joined: Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:28 am Posts: 6
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I would like to concern review our website for more details.
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SteveTart
Joined: Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:51 am Posts: 6
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Yes, it is true that injury attorneys are the best resource for information regarding vehicle accidents. I have had several friends who were messy car accidents and it really comes down to who you consult and hire. I am sure there is plenty of information on the web as well. Have you ever looked at www.indianapolisinjury.net? Most importantly you have to protect your rights.
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habbaspilaw1
Joined: Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:43 am Posts: 1
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Who has the burden to prove negligence in car accident cases
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ernestcuellar
Joined: Tue May 15, 2012 10:27 pm Posts: 10
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Each state has different rules of evidence and ultimately it's all about the evidence game. If an accident case involves serious injuries due to a 3rd party's negligence, you must hire an attorney.
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rodolfo
Joined: Wed May 16, 2012 2:35 am Posts: 6
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Yes, it is true that injury attorneys are the best resource for information regarding vehicle accidents.
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