Your car accident lawyer will use photographs, statements, bills, and other evidence to prove your case.
If you have been hurt in a car accident, you may be wondering how your lawyer will build a case so you can recover money from the responsible party. At the Law Offices of Larry H. Parker, we have more than 40 years of experience representing victims who have been hurt in all types of accidents, including car crashes. We know how to get results. Our process includes compiling evidence to prove that your injuries were the result of another party’s negligence.
In a car accident case, the injured party has the burden of proving that the other driver was at fault in causing the car accident and that they are responsible for any damages suffered. That means that you have to submit evidence that proves your version of events (i.e., what happened leading up to the accident) as well as evidence of your injuries and damage to your property.
To prove how the car accident happened, your car accident lawyer may use a variety of evidence. This could include evidence from the scene of the accident, such as photographs or surveillance videos. If the police were called to the scene, a police report may be helpful, as they may have documented what happened at the time. Witness statements can be used to demonstrate what happened at the accident, along with observations of the scene itself. For example, perhaps bushes were growing out over the intersection, obstructing your view, so a photo of them would show that you were unable to see. Consequently, this may prove that the city was responsible for your crash for failing to maintain the intersection properly. If there are skid marks on the road, your car accident lawyer may take photographs of those marks to document that you or the other driver tried to brake. An accident reconstruction expert may be called to testify about the collision, offering their opinion about how or why the accident happened. Finally, if either you or the other driver has given a statement, this statement can be used at trial as evidence. That is why it is so important to never give a statement without first consulting with your car accident lawyer. Your statement to an insurance adjuster, to the other driver, or anyone else, such as to the police, could later be used against you.
Your lawyer will then need to prove your damages (what you lost as a result of the car accident). Damages may include medical bills, property damage to your car and items inside your vehicle, pain and suffering, time off of work, and other losses. Gather all of your records related to these bills, and bring them to your car accident lawyer. This information can be used to prove your damages at trial, and can be an important part of your overall settlement or award.
At the Law Offices of Larry H. Parker, we are highly skilled at helping victims of car accidents recover for their losses. We have helped more than 100,000 clients get the money they deserve for their injuries. Contact us today at 800-333-0000 or info@larryhparker.com to schedule a free initial consultation. We never charge a fee unless we get money for you.
