Answer: In legal terms you need to show three things: liability, causation and damages. In plain terms this means you have to show that the other party was at fault (liability) and that he or she caused the accident (causation). In addition, you have to show that you were injured as a result of the accident (damages). The more obvious the fault and the more serious the injury, the stronger your case. call Rice Law Office for a free, no obligation telephone consultation at 528-5299.