On the way to proving that a defendant is liable for his or her injuries, the plaintiff must prove that the wrongdoer's conduct was the "proximate cause" of the injured party's damages. The action of the wrongdoer need not necessarily be the immediate or direct cause of the injury. For a proximate cause to exist, the injury must only be proven to be the likely consequence or outcome of the wrongdoer's negligence. Quite often, those injured by others fail to make this legal connection between their injuries and the actions of others. This points out the value of consulting with a lawyer and allowing a determination to sue for injuries to be made on the facts of the case.

Often the defendant's attorneys will apply the maxim "The best defense is a good offense" and attempt to lay the blame upon the plaintiff, literally adding insult to injury. To ensure that your legal team has the necessary skill and experience to champion your claim, call the LAW OFFICES OF MANZI & McCANN at 978-686-5664 to schedule a consultation, free of charge. You'll find our offices located at 59 Jackson Street, in Lawrence. To reach our location in Lowell, dial 978-459-4723.
As far as proximate cause is concerned, the issue for juries and judges to decide is whether the negligent (in)action by the wrongdoer could have foreseeably led to the plaintiff's injuries.