What is the standard of proof in a personal injury case?

In a Texas personal injury case, the standard of proof is known as the ‘preponderance of evidence’. This means that evidence must show that it is more likely than not that a party is responsible for the injury or damages sustained. In other words, the judge or jury must be persuaded that the evidence points to one party being at fault for the injury more than the other. Evidence presented in a personal injury case can include medical reports, eyewitness testimony, photographs, expert testimony, and other relevant evidence. In order for a judge or jury to decide that a party is more likely than not responsible for the injury, the evidence must be clear enough to show that the party was negligent in some way, whether it was their own action or the failure to take necessary action that led to the injury. Though the standard of proof in a personal injury case does not require absolute certainty, there must still be enough evidence to show that it is more likely than not that one party is at fault for the injury. In other words, the judge or jury must be satisfied that the evidence is convincing enough to make a decision that one party is responsible for the injury.

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