Car wrecks are one of the most common causes of injury in America. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, a car wreck happens in America every six minutes. Car wrecks are judged by what is called a negligence standard. The driver of a car has the duty to operate it by maintaining a proper lookout, and using “ordinary care.” The failure to use ordinary care is negligence, and means that the negligent driver is legally responsible for the damages of the other person. Damages can include compensation for property damage, medical bills, lost wages, permanent injuries, and pain and suffering and mental anguish. Sometimes the negligent driver will claim that both drivers are at fault. This is called comparative fault, and is commonly used by insurance companies to lower the payments to the innocent driver. If you have been hurt by someone else’s careless driving you should not hesitate to immediately contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at Breen and Morgan. They will fight for your rights and protect your interests.

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