How much documentation should I have is something that a lot of individuals wonder when they are considering bringing a personal injury claim. “As much as you can,” is the response. What happens, though, if you do not have all of your supporting documents or you think some of the proof may have been lost?
In order to secure and preserve evidence in your personal injury case, Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, tackles the subject of documentation. Read on to learn what the most common types of evidence are and then contact us at 909-982-0707 if you require a free legal consultation with a personal injury attorney.
There are several types of evidence that can be used
It is ideal but not always practicable in a personal injury case to have records, images, and other proof to back up the plaintiff’s claim for damages. The following are the most typical sorts of evidence used in personal injury cases.
Medical evidence
Even if you do not think you were gravely hurt, it is very vital to get to the emergency department or the doctor very away if you were hurt in a vehicle accident, for instance. If you did not, it might be harder for you to prove that you were physically harmed.
Photographs
Taking pictures of the accident or collision scene is always a good idea. In order to document the scene accurately, you should attempt to take pictures from all angles of the area with the vehicles in place or, in the event of a slip-and-fall or other accident, with the objects in their original placement as they were at the time of the accident.
The automobile
The vehicle itself may become crucial evidence if your collision involved one. Insurance companies frequently offer to fix your automobile straight soon in the hopes that the evidence of the collision will be destroyed if you decide to file a claim later.
Witnesses
Witnesses are one of the most crucial forms of evidence in any case, but if their names and identifying details are not collected at the scene of the accident, they may be lost. Make sure you record each person’s name, address, phone number, and email address while they are at the crash site. If the witness agrees, you can quickly accomplish this by using your cellphone to take a photo of their driver’s license.
To get started on your personal injury claim, contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 today.
