It is important that any person who has been in a personal injury situation contacts a qualified lawyer, such as one of our attorneys here at Lebaron & Jensen, after getting the proper medical help. One of the first questions your attorney will likely ask you is about any pieces of evidence that you may have surrounding the incident causing your injury. Continue reading to learn about several important pieces of evidence that could help your personal injury case.
Types Of Evidence In Personal Injury Cases
Videos/Photos
Videos and photos of an incident in question are valuable pieces of evidence in a personal injury case. Tangible evidence of misconduct is the best, but video or photo evidence of a problem can be the next best thing. For example, if you were in a car accident, take pictures of the damages to your vehicle, the placement of your vehicle (and the other car), your injuries, and the location. An added bonus of phone videos and photos is that the date and time will be included with the evidence. This could help your case immensely in the future.
Witness Statement
One of the ways that attorneys obtain information about personal injury situations is by obtaining a witness statement. Attorneys typically have to schedule depositions (which are conversations that are under oath outside of court) with witnesses, but on the day of the incident, you can obtain witness statements by talking to those who witnessed your injury. There are two different types of witness statements that can be obtained, oral and written.
Oral Statements
An oral statement in a verbal account from a witness who has reliable information regarding a case. A witness may be called to testify under oath in a deposition or in court, meaning they will provide the truth to the best of their knowledge under penalty of perjury.
Written Statements
Written statements involve any written information that contains information about the case. Written statements can come in the form of police reports (including traffic reports), letters, text messages, etc.
Expert Testimonies
Another type of evidence is testimony from an expert. This kind of testimony comes from a person who (typically) did not see the incident but can provide some sort of angle about the case due to being an expert. This person’s opinion is considered by the judge and the jury because of the expert’s extensive knowledge, education, experience, or certifications related to the case’s topic. Expert testimony could come from a doctor, a mental health professional, a financial expert, an engineer, etc.
Medical Records
The last kind of evidence that we have on our list is medical records. Medical records can be helpful in personal injury cases because they can show the plaintiff’s health and how it was impacted by the injuries that were sustained. Medical bills are also great evidence because they express how much a person had to pay in order to have their injuries taken care of.
Do You Need A Personal Injury Attorney?
If you or a family member has recently been injured in an accident, it is important to obtain qualified legal counsel. We at Lebaron & Jenson offer excellent expertise to those who have been involved in a personal injury situation. Our attorneys are professional, compassionate, and experienced and we will do all that we can to reach the result that is most favorable for the case. For more information or to contact a knowledgeable personal injury attorney, feel free to reach out to us today.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions please contact the attorneys at Lebaron & Jensen. For more examples of types of evidence in personal injury cases, read here.
