The responsible party must have owed you a duty of care. For example, drivers have a duty to operate their vehicles safely, and property owners must maintain their premises to keep them safe.

You must show that the responsible party breached their duty of care by acting negligently or recklessly. This could be through actions such as speeding or providing substandard medical care.

There must be a direct link between the breach of duty and your injuries. In other words, you need to demonstrate that the negligent actions directly caused your accident and resulting harm.

Lastly, you must have suffered actual damages as a result of the accident. These damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.