The elements necessary for a successful lawsuit are:

1. breach of duty (an example would be driving drunk);
   
   
2. foreseeable connection of that breach to damages (let's say, a collision);
   
   
3. damages; and
   
   
4. the ability to collect.

These are the issues you need to be prepared to discuss when you meet with an attorney. If an attorney turns down your case, I recommend that you get a second opinion.

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