8 Types of Evidence You Might Need for Personal Injury Cases

You can’t win a personal injury case without evidence. Insurance companies won’t give you compensation without providing proof to show the other party’s negligence caused the accident and the resulting injuries you sustained. Here are 8 types of evidence you might need for personal injury cases:

1. Photos and Videos

The most common type of evidence you might see is photos and videos. You will want photos and videos of the accident itself, the area surrounding the accident, your injuries, and more. You might also want to have a record of your injuries with photos and videos, because certain injuries, like bruises, won’t show up immediately. While it is important to document these things, you never want to post them on social media because that could hurt your case.

2. Medical Records and Bills

Another type of evidence you will want to use in personal injury cases is medical records and bills. The records show every procedure and medication you had to take after the accident, proving that you saw a doctor and were treated for injuries related to the accident. With medical bills, you’ll be able to prove how much you were charged for medical treatment so you can be reimbursed.

3. Eyewitness Testimonies

You may not be able to get eyewitness testimonies, but when you work with a skilled personal injury lawyer, they may be able to find witnesses of your accident. Your lawyer will want to contact them to ask questions about the accident while it is still fresh in their mind. Depending on your case, your attorney may hire expert witnesses, such as doctors, to help with issues that arise during the case.

4. Admissions of Guilt

Admissions of guilt in personal injury cases mean that the party that caused the accident at some point said something that implied they were at fault. This could be something as simple as saying “I’m sorry!” after a car accident. You will want to let your attorney know if the other party said anything like this to you.

5. Police and Accident Reports

Police and accident reports are important pieces of evidence in personal injury cases. Attorneys use the police reports to learn more about the accident and possibly find other avenues for evidence for your case, including witnesses and contact information. Vehicle accidents have accident reports that the police fill out, and these can also be helpful for your case.

6. Insurance Policies

Attorneys will want copies of insurance policies to determine if the other party’s policy covers your injuries. They will also want to know about your own insurance policy, so you will probably want to provide a copy of it as well.

7. Employment Documents

If you are out of work due to the accident, you will need to provide employment documents for your personal injury case. These are important because it shows how much you were being paid before you were injured and how the accident affected your income. In addition to regular wages, you can include sick and vacation time, promotions, bonuses, and more.

8. Records of Expenses

Other records you may need to provide include expenses you have in your day to day life. This could include car payments, rent or a mortgage, utilities, and more. You will want to be compensated for all of these expenses while you weren’t working due to the accident.

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Collecting evidence for your case can be complicated, but you don’t have to do it alone. When you work with a personal injury lawyer, they can help you collect the evidence needed to create a solid case. Contact one of our attorneys today to discuss your personal injury case today.