Accidents are not something anyone expects to happen, but they do. It only takes a single bad decision or encounter with a hazardous situation, poorly maintained entryway, etc. to cause serious injury. You can get compensation for your injuries if you have a convincing legal testimony and evidence to support your story. Your lawyer will be able to present a strong case for you if you have evidence. This increases your chances of receiving a fair and just settlement. Take a look below at the different types of evidence you can use to support your personal injury claim.
What is your version of the accident?
As soon as possible, write down or record what you remember about the accident. Include all the details you can even if they seem insignificant. This is something you should do as soon as possible, as it will help you to remember important details. You can also use the narrative to help you remember important details when you review it later. This will allow you to remain as accurate as possible with your version of the events.
Your statement helps your attorney to understand your narrative and compare it with the physical evidence. This evidence is also used to support other types of proof in your personal injury claim.
Report of Police or Accident
It is difficult to discredit a police officer’s statement. The police are trained to provide accurate information and to reconstruct events in an accident as accurately as possible. The police officers usually prepare both an accident and police report, and distribute copies to all parties involved. You can use this to confirm your memory of the accident, and what occurred before the collision.
If the police do not respond, or if the report is insufficient, a report by an expert in accident reconstruction can be helpful. The expert will examine the accident scene and evidence, as well as the events leading up to the collision. It is difficult to deny this information.
Witness Statements
The witness statements can help you recall the events. However, reliability is a concern as people are being asked to recall traumatic events. They may not remember everything, they might miss details, or forget a crucial moment. Witnesses don’t alter their stories for a story, but their statements are helpful.
Photos or videos of the Accident
Video and photos are the best evidence for an accident. They can record exactly what they see, and do not suffer from memory loss. The accident is captured in either still or moving images. This allows all parties to view what occurred during the accident. Modern video and still cameras have high-resolution pictures, which make it possible to zoom in on each frame and see what happened.
You can use the information recorded by a video camera to confirm your memory of an accident. It is possible to gain an extra benefit by identifying a contributing factor that was not previously known. Dash cams are a good source of video and images, as well as security cameras, cameras that detect motion and take photos, and doorbell cameras. If the accident has been captured on camera, either by a company or an individual, it is important to act fast to preserve any video files. You can also get video and photo files from your personal injury attorney.
You can also take pictures at the scene of the accident to illustrate the story. Take pictures as many ways as you can and document any evidence left by the accident such as broken equipment or tire tracks.
Physical Evidence
The physical evidence can be anything that is a factor in the accident. It can range from the impact location on a car to faulty safety equipment. Physical evidence can be used to prove that the injured party did not contribute to the accident or the injuries sustained. A harness with a failure that was caused by unseen wear indicates that the manufacturer is at fault, and not the injured person.
After an accident, you or someone trusted should collect and preserve the evidence as soon as possible. Physical evidence can deteriorate with time or an object may have been repaired that was involved in the accident. Take pictures or video of an immovable object to demonstrate how it failed or contributed to the accident.
Medical Records
Injuries sustained in accidents usually require medical attention to some degree. The records document that the injuries were received and how they were treated, as well as a prognosis of recovery. It is difficult to dispute the records, as the doctor doesn’t have a motive to exaggerate the severity of the injuries.
Even if the paperwork seems trivial, it is important to collect and keep all documents related to your accident. It can happen that something minor plays a significant role in your case. You can ask for copies of your files if you haven’t received all your medical paperwork. You have the right to your medical records and they can’t refuse your request.
What Evidence Can a Personal Injuries Attorney Use for a Case?
The use of factual evidence can help you receive compensation in accordance with your injuries and losses. Our personal injury attorneys at Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana PC can use your evidence to develop your case. We will also bring in experts, investigators and legal staff who can support your evidence. This creates a case that is difficult to refute by the defense.
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