Evidence & Documentation

Burden of Proof

The obligation to prove the truth of facts necessary to establish a claim.

In Personal Injury Cases

In civil cases like personal injury, the plaintiff has the burden of proof and must prove their case by a "preponderance of the evidence" (more likely than not).

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Preponderance of the Evidence

The standard of proof in civil cases requiring that the evidence shows it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that the claim is true.

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