Another party may be named as liable in your lawsuit if he or she breached a duty of care to you. There are many different ways that these kinds of accidents can happen but they all revolve around the same concept of negligence. When another party is negligent due to inactions or actions taken that endangered you and put you at risk for severe injuries, your willingness to consult with a lawyer immediately may make the difference between whether or not you get the compensation you need. Lost wages because you can no longer go to work, medical expenses, and your pain and suffering can mount up quickly after an incident has occurred.