After an auto accident, victims usually need to seek compensation for their medical bills, vehicle repair or replacement costs, lost wages and emotional turmoil. To improve the odds of recovering the full amount of compensation in an auto accident case, it can help to collect evidence.
Evidence can show that the other party’s actions led to the accident, resulting in the victim’s losses. There are a few forms of evidence used in many successful auto accident claims. To get a head start, ask yourself these three questions:
Were the police contacted?
If the police were contacted after an auto accident, then there should be a police report. A police report can include important details about an auto accident, including the following:
- The time and location of the accident
- Who was involved in the accident
- How an accident may have occurred
- The injuries and damages caused by the accident
Knowing these details during an auto accident case can help determine fault and support a legal case.
Was the accident filmed?
An auto accident may have been recorded on security cameras, dash cameras or social media. Gathering a recording can help provide an unbiased account of an auto accident. The details in a recording can help support a claim that the liable party was at fault for an accident.
Did someone witness the accident?
Someone may have been present when an auto accident occurred. This person could have been a pedestrian or another driver on the road. They may provide a detailed statement of what they witnessed before and after an auto accident.
The right type of evidence can make or break an auto accident claim. Legal guidance can help victims gather supporting evidence for their car accident claims.