Personal Injury Evidence – Medical Records, Police Reports & More
When involved in an accident, people are often unaware of how to proceed. With so much to think about, in many cases they can end up without enough information to make an accident claim. Without sufficient evidence, personal injury cases can become much harder to pursue, and injured parties may struggle to recover fair compensation.
Being prepared ahead of time, or knowing what to collect after the accident happened, can help protect your rights and support your claim.
In this article, we’re going to go through what documents are needed after an accident to make a car accident claim.
Photos of the Accident & Scene
Accident scene photos are one of the most effective ways to capture evidence of how the car accident happened. If you are able to, take clear images from multiple angles showing all the vehicles involved, vehicle damage, any skid marks, visible injuries, road conditions, and other evidence related to the accident. These photos help accident reconstruction experts understand how the incident unfolded, as well as the extent of any property damage.
Police Reports
The police department’s official report often becomes part of a personal injury claim stemming from a car accident. It can include weather and road conditions, traffic signs at the scene, the information of all drivers and vehicles involved, and written statements from drivers involved or eyewitnesses.
This report serves as an unbiased account of what occurred and may help determine fault early in the legal process. When you provide the police report, you will have the aspects of the accident from an official perspective, including the damages it caused and a more detailed observation of the scene.
Witness Statements
Witnesses can add to your case by giving their perception of the accident, sometimes providing details that you were not able to see from your perspective. Statements from people who saw the accident can be especially helpful. Their version of events often fills in gaps or offers confirmation when drivers’ stories conflict. Having someone else describe how the motor vehicle accident occurred provides compelling evidence, especially when that person is unrelated to anyone involved.
Medical Documents
Medical documentation is also extremely important. It helps give an idea of what you have gone through in terms of injuries. Medical reports help show how the accident has affected you.
Medical evidence, including medical bills, specialist referrals, and follow-up appointments, paints a picture of what kind of medical treatment was necessary and how your life has been affected.
Providing medical documents also supports claims for medical expenses and can help calculate lost wages when injuries prevent a return to work. Although it is impossible to put a price on someone else’s pain and suffering, a car accident lawyer from our team will work diligently to help you get compensated fairly.
Kalsi & Associates is Here to Help
When you’ve been hurt in a car accident, it’s not enough to know the other driver was at fault. You have to be able to prove it. With the right documents and records, you can paint a clearer picture of what happened and how you’ve been affected.
At Kalsi & Associates, we assist clients across Brampton, and neighbouring communities with filing accident injury claims and preparing for legal action when needed. Let our car accident lawyers help you navigate the legal process and advocate for your rights. Proving fault and pursuing compensation shouldn’t be something you face alone.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
