How is negligence proved in a heavy machinery accident?
Often, heavy machinery accidents result in true negligence claims, which require proof of the following elements:
The defendant owed you a duty of care – in other words, the party you are filing a claim against had a responsibility to exercise reasonable care around you.
The defendant breached that duty by committing negligence – or by acting in a reckless manner that another reasonably careful party wouldn’t.
That negligence was the proximal cause of your injuries.
You suffered damages as a result. Examples of damages include medical bills, lost wages, and intangible losses such as physical pain and suffering.
The results of a heavy machinery accident can be life-threatening. No matter how they occur, they deserve the attention of an experienced law firm.