Personal Injury Lawyer

There are many different types of evidence that can be considered while you have a personal injury claim. Gathering evidence is a pivotal part of your personal injury claim. The more evidence you have on your side, the better. While not all evidence is created equal, there are many forms that can help your claim.

Photographic

Photographic evidence is one of the most common and could possibly be the easiest evidence to obtain. Taking a photo of the accident scene could be all you need to prove. Most everyone only thinks about the basic property damage photos. While those are most helpful, grab some photos of the surrounding area. What was traffic like? Were there a lot of pedestrians in the area? Make sure that there are different angles and the damage can be seen completely. If you are in a place that is not public and the authority denies you the ability to take photos of the scene, make sure you get their information.

Injury Evidence

Always ensure that you have photo evidence of your injuries. If you have bruising, burns, road rash, anything that can show how you were physically harmed can be used. The most important evidence of your injury is going to be your medical records. This evidence is based on the opinion of a medical professional who is witness to your injuries firsthand. Insurance companies base most of their negotiations off of medical records and having the documentation to back up the extent of your injuries  Having a personal injury attorney can help you organize all of your medical records. It is imperative that you follow all treatment guidelines set forth by your doctor, even if it is home exercises and specialists.

Witness Testimony

Witness testimonies could be through a recording, written testimony, and even with you in court. Gathering witness information at the scene could prove to be helpful in the later stages of your case. If need be you can always contact them at a later date however, it is always a good idea to get this information sooner rather than later. Memories may not always be up to par a couple of years out from the accident. Witness statements do not only have to be people from the accident scene. If you have a family member who is there with you and has seen your struggle through the personal injury process, they are also a witness to what the negligence of the opposing party has caused.
Physical evidence

Physical evidence could add up to some of the bullet points from above. Photographs of scars or medical records. For the most part, this means having something tangible that the jury can see and can be understood. Having police reports, clothing that has remnants from the accident, or even broken eyeglasses. Preserving evidence is important and having that tangible evidence with you in court as an exhibit can help the jury understand exactly what you went through.

The above points do not mean that this is the only evidence that there is. If you have something that you think could be evidence, let your personal injury lawyer offers know and they can review the evidence and make an informed decision. Unfortunately, the burden of proof is on the plaintiff to bring forth evidence and provide all of that evidence to ensure that the negligent party is hep responsible.

Thanks to Brandy Austin Law Firm, PLLC for their insight into personal injury claims and types of evidence.