Sweeney Julian
Sweeney Julian

Your Premier Indiana Personal Injury Trial Attorneys

Your Premier Indiana Personal Injury Trial Attorneys

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Our Legal Team Has Been Honored With A Number Of Prestigious Awards And Honors, Including:

Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Have you gathered evidence for your personal injury claim? 

On Behalf of | Oct 24, 2024 | Personal Injury |

If you were hurt in an accident that was the result of someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to personal injury compensation. This is a financial award designed to relieve some of the monetary costs associated with the accident.

Personal injury compensation can help with your medical bills, property damages, lost wages and much more. For your claim to be successful, you will need evidence. Here are some of the most useful types of evidence to gather. 

Evidence from the scene

If the accident occurred in an urban area, then there is a good chance that it was caught on CCTV. This is usually something that can be gathered by the police and your legal team. However, this is not guaranteed. That’s why it is important to take your own photographs and videos of the scene. 

Taking pictures will help to show what road conditions were like, how busy it was, and what type of property damage was sustained. You can also take photos of any visible injuries you have. It’s important to remember that your safety is the priority. Only take photos if you are physically able to and if it is safe to do so. 

Another important piece of evidence to include is witness accounts. Did anyone see the crash other than those directly involved? These types of impartial witness accounts can be invaluable to your case, so make sure you get their contact information.

Your medical records 

To obtain personal injury compensation, you’ll need to show quantifiable damages. This means injuries that have been officially diagnosed. Your medical records can show this. They can also indicate how much your treatment has cost and will cost going forward. 

Seeking legal guidance after your crash can help ensure that you have all of the relevant evidence in place for your claim.