When you are involved in an accident, reality dawns, and you are left with tons of expenses. You might find it challenging to move forward. You stand a better chance of formulating a strong case when you gather and store evidence when involved in the accident.
You might feel intimidated by the prospect of having to go to court or the thought of facing an established insurance company, but this should be the least of your concerns. Here are types of evidence that you should gather to demonstrate to a jury that you suffered and prove that you deserve maximum compensation for the injuries you sustained.
Medical Records
In a personal injury case, you will have to prove in a court or to the insurance guys that you suffered injuries that deserve compensation. During this time, you are probably stressed and in need of extra attention. Taking photos of your injuries might be a challenge. Still, legal experts at Adamson & Cleveland, LLC would advise any injured person to seek legal help from an experienced personal injury attorney. An expert attorney will take time to listen to your story, gather all medical records on your behalf, explain all options, and be there to answer questions every step of the way.
Medical records contain the extent of injuries you suffered, and the insurance guys will investigate whether your past injuries are linked to your current injuries. An experienced attorney will limit the access that insurance guys have to your records, and they will do everything to protect your privacy. Also, ensure that you document appointment dates, prescriptions, discharge instructions, your mental and emotional records, MRI results, X-ray results, and surgical reports.
Proof of Lost Wages and Income
If the injury resulted from a different person’s negligence, you stand a chance of recovering all the wages you lost while you were still recovering. Request your employer to issue you with all details of your lost income. Ensure that the letter contains your job description, average income before the incident, your payment rate, and lost benefits such as vacation days. It should also include the days when you never reported to work, the number of days you never reported to work, and the total sum of lost wages.
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Evidence of the Accident Scene
You might suffer personal injury in some cases since you tripped over debris or leftover construction material, or the accident was due to poor weather. Ensure that you capture the weather conditions other items left behind, which led to the accident. Also, capture skid marks on the road that will prove that you attempted to avert the other car, capture weather moments such as hurricanes or tornadoes, and broken windows. The video or photos will prove before a jury that you were not responsible for the accident.
Eye Witness Statements
Your phone or camera might be damaged; therefore, you can’t capture scenes of the accident. In such a case, it would be in your best interest to request eye witness testimonies. The testimonies are valuable in personal injury cases, along with expert witness testimonies.
Most people get carried away with their injuries and forget to collect witness contact details. Ensure that you request their contact info that will prove valuable later on when required to testify before a judge. However, if you hired an experienced attorney, you can rest, knowing that they will gather all witness testimonies on your behalf.
Police Report
In the event of an injury, the police report is considered unbiased, factual, and the official record of the events leading to the accident. Please request a copy of the police report and note down the responding officers’ names along with their contact details. If the other party had a prior traffic violation or served with a ticket, the police report will come in handy. The chances are high that you will receive maximum compensation for your injuries.
Insurance Details
You will probably have to face the insurance guys when you seek compensation, and it will be in your best interest to seek representation from an experienced attorney. Once you hire an attorney, they will need your insurance details to prepare the case. The compensation that you are eligible for depends on the policy details.
Personal injury cases can be complicated if you decide to pursue them alone. It’s important to hire an expert to assist you in the process. If you ever find yourself in a personal injury case, ensure you gather all evidence that will help you in the claim process. This evidence will be used by the personal injury attorney to assist you through the claim process.
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