Recording and preserving evidence after a car accident is one of the most significant things you can do to help your case. Not only can our lawyers investigate and obtain evidence, but we can also use it to get you the compensation you need.
While you are still at the scene of a car accident, document physical evidence with photos. Take lots of photos and give them all to our lawyers for review. You should also get the names and phone numbers of all involved parties and eyewitnesses. Our attorneys can then record eyewitnesses’ statements in case they need to testify in support of your case and start tracking evidence of your injuries and damages.
You can get a confidential, free case evaluation from the car accident lawyers of Basch, Keegan & Spada by calling (845) 303-2748.
What Evidence Should You Collect at the Scene of a Car Accident?
Make sure you collect the necessary evidence before leaving the crash site, especially physical evidence that might otherwise be quickly lost or destroyed.
Photos
Capture the aftermath of a car crash with photos. Take photos from several angles and vantage points so that our lawyers have more information to reconstruct the accident and determine the sequence of events.
You can photograph anything that seems important, from lacerations or other visible injuries to your person to obvious property damage to either vehicle. You should also photograph any relevant road signs, obstructions, or anything else potentially related to the accident.
Driver Information
Always collect a negligent driver’s information after a car accident, no matter how serious it initially seems. Request their name and insurance details, regardless of if feel seriously injured. Since you might notice injuries in the coming days that require compensation, getting the negligent driver’s insurance information is crucial, no matter how okay you feel immediately after a Collison.
Drivers must exchange information after accidents. If another driver refuses to cooperate with you and provide their information, the police officers who responded to the scene when you called can help you.
Witness Information
If you see any eyewitnesses near the scene after an accident, you should also ask for their names and phone numbers. You do not have to discuss the collision in detail with an eyewitness; you can simply ask if they saw what happened and if they would provide their contact information so that our lawyers can reach out to schedule and conduct interviews.
We aim to schedule eyewitness interviews as soon as possible, so there is less chance of an eyewitness forgetting crucial details about the accident or the other driver’s negligence.
Responding Officer Information
Before you leave an accident scene, you should also request the responding officer’s information. Confirm which law enforcement agency they work for so that you know where to locate the accident report in the coming days. You can also ask the officer for their name, badge number, and the report number.
How Can You Record Witness Statements After a Car Accident?
Witness testimony can be among the strongest evidence in car accident cases when it aligns with photos and physical evidence. We can prioritize interviewing witnesses and recording their statements so we may use their testimony to support your case.
The sooner you contact our car accident lawyers about your case, the sooner we can reach out to eyewitnesses and schedule interviews. We can record our conversations with eyewitnesses and prepare them for upcoming depositions or possible in-court testimony.
How Can You Record Evidence of Medical Damages from a Car Accident?
To recover any of your medical damages from a car crash, you need evidence that they exist. We can help you document evidence of your medical damages and injuries so you receive full compensation.
Our lawyers can keep your medical records and bills organized so we have proof of your injuries and the cost of treatment. We can keep medical bills organized for your case so that we can confirm exactly how much your injuries have cost you. Can Two Cats Share One Litter Box?
How Can You Record Evidence of Injuries from a Car Accident?
You also need evidence of your injuries, which our lawyers can compile from your many visits with doctors and any treatments or procedures you have received.
Medical records can provide a very clear and accurate timeline of your injuries and physical recovery. Missing doctor appointments could create gaps in your medical record, which could compromise your case.
How Can You Record Evidence of Lost Wages from a Car Accident?
It’s also very important to keep track of your lost wages from a car accident, which our lawyers can also handle for you during your case.
To record your lost wages, our lawyers will first confirm your pre-injury income. Testimony from medical experts can be valuable evidence to support compensation requests for lost wages, as experts can confirm you are unable to work with an injury.
How Can You Record Evidence of Non-Economic Damages from a Car Accident?
Recording non-economic damages is very different than recording economic damages from a car accident, as non-economic damages are subjective and intangible losses.
To record evidence of non-economic damages from a car accident, we may encourage you to write in a journal each day about your pain and suffering. We may also suggest you see a mental health professional who may testify as an expert witness about your non-economic damages.
How Much Evidence Do You Need to Win Your Car Accident Case?
You need enough evidence to satisfy the standard of proof for civil litigation to win your car accident case, and our lawyers can explain what that requires.
Personal injury plaintiffs must present evidence that proves the defendant’s liability is more likely than not. This is not an easy standard of proof to meet, and victims might fail to prove fault without help from an experienced lawyer.
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