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Question: I was involved in a traffic accident
that resulted in injury. It was referred to the traffic court and
the other driver was sentenced. However, I want to file a civil
case. What do I have to prove to win the case?
Answer: With these type of civil claims, you
would have to prove the following three main factors: 1, That the
harmful action was caused by the driver's mistake. If this is
supported by the traffic court judgement, that would be helpful. 2,
The harm done to you, and whether the injury caused moral or
psychological harm or made you lose any of your potential profit
and the medical expenses incurred, in accordance with Article 292
of Law 5 of 1985 Civil Transaction Law and its amendments. 3, The
cause relationship between the harmful action and the harm itself.
It needs to be proved that this harm was because of the harmful
action and not for any other reason.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
