Liability refers to legal responsibility for causing harm, injury, or damage to another person, meaning that the person who is liable must pay compensation to the victim for their losses. When someone is found liable in a personal injury case, it means the court or insurance company has determined that their actions (or failure to act) caused the accident and resulting injuries. Essentially, liability is about who is legally at fault and therefore must pay for the consequences of their negligent or wrongful behavior.
Establishing liability is one of the most important aspects of any personal injury case because you cannot recover compensation unless you can prove that someone else was responsible for your injuries. This typically involves showing that the other party had a duty to act safely (like following traffic laws while driving), that they breached that duty (like running a red light), and that their breach directly caused your injuries and damages. In some cases, multiple parties may share liability for an accident, while in others, the injured person may bear some responsibility themselves, which can affect the amount of compensation they're entitled to receive.
