One of the most important aspects of a negligence case is the duty of care. The duty of care is a legal principle that applies to anyone who is in the vicinity of someone else who has a responsibility to exercise reasonable care. The court can impose this duty if someone failed to take reasonable care in a particular situation. This duty could be breached if a truck driver sped or crossed a centerline.

This principle is universal but some situations require a higher standard of care. For example, common carriers owe a higher duty of care than the average person. For example, a bus company may be legally liable if a passenger falls while they are talking to the bus driver. A driver on an average bus would never speak on the phone while driving, but the bus company might be liable even if a minor violation of the duty of care results in injury.

A personal injury attorney can be a great financial asset in many cases. An example of this is a case where driver A ran a red light and hit a car, driver B, and the passenger's vehicle. In this case, the driver did not intend to hit the car, but they did and will likely have to pay for the damages caused by the accident. The driver owed everyone on the road a duty of care and acted negligently.

Another important aspect of choosing a personal injury attorney is the level of experience and expertise they can bring to the table. An injury attorney should have experience in personal injury law and be able to gather all evidence to support your claim. However, there are many exceptions to this rule. It is best to hire an attorney who is a specialist in your area of law if you are uncertain about whether they have the experience to represent you.