When you’ve been hit by another driver, proving that they were the one at fault is key to getting compensation in a lawsuit. However, it’s not always easy to do. You need evidence to back up your claims.
That’s tough to do alone, though, especially if you don’t know what evidence would best help you get compensated for your losses. Fortunately, your lawyer can help you recover evidence and fight for your claim
Physical evidence from the scene of the accident can be especially helpful to you. Pictures, videos, or even surveillance footage can help you support your claim and show that you weren’t at fault for the accident. Sometimes, it can even help you prove that the other driver was at fault.
For example, let’s say they were driving distracted because they were eating lunch while driving. You might have photos of the inside of their car, which may contain their spilled lunch. Signs of road hazards, missing signs, and other issues that caused the crash can help your claim.
In some cases, you may need the word of an expert, who can help you prove your car accident wasn’t your fault. Your Manhattan car accident attorney can help you connect to these experts if your claim needs the help.
For example, you may want to reconstruct the accident, showing that a failed part caused the accident. An expert on reconstructing accidents can review the evidence on hand, recreate what happened during the accident. Other experts may focus on proving your injuries were accident-related, or they may focus on other parts of your claim.
Sometimes, someone else might have witnessed the accident. Someone may have been crossing the parking lot when the accident happened, and they saw the other driver collide with you. That can be a useful piece of evidence in your favor.
If you know that someone saw your injuries happened, they may be useful as a witness, providing more proof that you were injured, that the other person was responsible, and that you should receive compensation for your car accident.
If you’ve been hurt by someone else’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for your car accident injuries. However, you might be struggling to prove that you were injured in the car accident, or that the other party was responsible.
The above list is just a sample of the types of evidence you can bring forward for your car crash claim. You may have other types of evidence on hand during your claim, which is why you may need to seek help for your claim.
If you’ve been injured by a careless driver, take your evidence to a lawyer at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP. They can review the evidence you already have and find more, starting with a free consultation. To begin, call 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or visit us online, so we can get you the evidence you need.
Accidents happen, while being an accident victim may be unavoidable, choosing the wrong attorney is not. The experienced team of lawyers at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP have more than 15 years of handling highly complicated personal injury claims. Contact our personal injury attorneys to learn how we can help you secure the compensation you are entitled to get back on your feet. 1800-842-8462... View full business profile here: Profile Report: Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP
