Causation

Causation is the link between someone’s careless driving and the injury you actually suffered, and a claim fails without it even where carelessness is obvious.

It is not enough to show the other driver was careless in general. The claim must show that this carelessness caused this injury. Medical evidence matters most where you had a pre-existing condition, because the question becomes how much of your present state the accident caused.

The issue often arises with injuries that appeared or worsened over time. A clear medical timeline linking the accident to your symptoms helps.

Who is at fault explains how causation fits with the other parts of a claim. If an insurer disputes the link, an independent lawyer can take the claim on and present your medical evidence.