In a California personal injury case involving a motor vehicle accident, the plaintiff must prove that their injuries were caused by the defendant’s actions or negligence while operating the vehicle. To establish causation, the plaintiff must show that the defendant’s driving directly led to the accident and that the injuries sustained were a foreseeable result of that crash. For example, if the defendant was speeding, ran a red light, or failed to yield the right of way, these actions could be considered negligent, and the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant’s conduct was the primary cause of the collision and the resulting injuries.
The plaintiff must also establish that the injuries were not caused by other unrelated factors, and that the accident was the proximate cause of the harm. California law requires showing a direct link between the accident and the injury, meaning that the plaintiff would not have been harmed but for the defendant’s actions. In cases where the defendant’s negligence led to the crash, the plaintiff is typically entitled to compensation for any injuries sustained, including medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages, as long as the injuries were a natural consequence of the motor vehicle accident.
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