What must I prove to have a successful personal injury lawsuit in New York?

In most cases, you will have to prove that the person who caused your injury was negligent. To do so, you must show that this individual owed you a duty to not injure you, but failed to uphold this duty. Furthermore, you must prove that there was a connection between this breach of duty and your injury. Lastly, you must prove that you suffered damages as a result.