Many times, there are multiple causes and responsible parties to a terrible accident. Trial lawyers are tasked with identifying each of those parties prior to filing suit. At trial, it is the jury’s job to determine what percentage of blame to assign to each party. Trial lawyers can make recommendations in argument, but the decision ultimately belongs to the jury.

Here is the link to the terrible verdict following a terrible Christmas Eve accident in Sacramento.

Hospital, doctor, victim largely held responsible; Amtrak only 5% responsible in case involving man lying on tracks at night