If you sustained injuries because of someone else’s reckless or negligent behavior, you may want to talk to a personal injury lawyer to discuss your options. The attorneys at Watson Law Firm of Harrison, AR, have more than 35 years of experience helping clients pursue compensation for medical bills and lost wages. If you want to sue for damages, they will start by determining if you have grounds for a lawsuit by assessing two aspects of the case.

Clearly Defined Harm

Aside from a few minor exceptions, you must prove that clearly defined harm has occurred in order to file a successful personal injury case. Emotional distress is one of the hardest types of harm to prove in a court of law, and the more clearly you prove the harm with tangible evidence, the stronger your case will be.

A Definable Duty

In addition to proving harm, you must also prove the defendant owed you a duty they did not fulfill. For example, all motorists owe to other drivers and pedestrians the act of driving safely while on the road. Drivers who operate their vehicles in a negligent manner should be held liable for any injuries they cause doing so. If a driver was being cautious on the road but a collision resulted due to poor road conditions, a personal injury lawyer may not be able to help because that driver did not breach any duties.

If you sustained injuries in a situation that was not your fault and want to know if you have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit, turn to Watson Law Firm of Harrison. Whether you suffered from medical malpractice or a serious collision, their team will help. Check out their website to learn more about their areas of practice, and call them at (870) 704-4037 to talk to a personal injury lawyer today.