Usually, the driver who violates the vehicle and traffic law and causes a negligent accident is liable under the doctrine of negligence per se. This is a legal doctrine that may automatically find a defendant-driver liable if the law that was violated was meant to protect the victim from the harm that was caused. By showing the violation of the law and that the violation caused the injuries, a victim may be able to establish liability and focus on proving damages. Even though this sounds simple, any attempt to use this legal doctrine will be sharply rebutted by the defendant’s lawyer or the insurance’s lawyer. This is why you need to have your own lawyer to protect your rights.