The Importance of Gathering Evidence in Personal Injury Cases: What You Need to Know

You can be harmed in an accident that truly, was not caused by anything you did. You can tell your side of the story but the reality is, without evidence to support what you are saying, you have little chance to make anyone a believer. This is especially true in a personal injury case. 

When you file a personal injury claim, you are doing so to recover the costs of the losses that you sustained from your injury accident. You likely want the party who caused your accident to foot the entire bill. And, if another party’s negligence did cause you significant harm, then that individual should pay for your damages.

However, the only way you can meet this objective is to have robust evidence and proof of what happened and how extensive your damages are. This means you must gather evidence, and the more you can find, the better.

A personal injury attorney can help you with all aspects of the personal injury claims process, including one of the most crucial, which is evidence-gathering. The Putnam Law Office offers victims of injury accidents knowledgeable and resourceful legal counsel to assist them throughout every step of the personal injury claims process. As experienced and competent Oklahoma City personal injury attorneys, the legal team at the Putnam Law Office knows how to find the strongest and most persuasive evidence to support your claim.

Types of Evidence That Can Be Used in a Personal Injury Claim

You must prove the following to be successful in a personal injury claim:

• The individual you are filing your claim against had a duty of care to you.
• The individual you are filing your claim against breached that duty of care to you.
• The breach of the duty of care led caused your accident.
• The breach of the duty of care resulted in your injuries and related damages.

To show that all of these facts are true, you need evidence. Evidence that you can use to support your claim can include any and all of the following:

• Police report that details what the officer finds after investigating the accident scene.
• Medical records and doctors’ notes show the physical bodily harm that was suffered, how bad the injuries are, and what treatment or procedures are needed to help a person recover. Also, medical records can indicate if a patient is expected to make a full recovery or if they likely won’t.
• Photos of the accident scene.
• Video footage of the events that took place before, during, or after the accident.
• Statements from eyewitnesses.
• Expert testimony.
• Statement from an employer about lost wages.
• Testimony of friends and family about how the accident impacted a victim.
• A private personal journal a victim keeps about their feelings and their injuries.

Speak to an Attorney at the Putnam Law Office Today

Evidence is incredibly important to any personal injury claim. Without it, it will be difficult to impossible for a victim to recover financial compensation for all of their losses and everything they had to go through. 

For help with an Oklahoma personal injury case, please call the Putnam Law Office today at (405) 849-9149 to schedule a free consultation.