If you or someone you love has been hurt by the negligence or wrongdoing of others, you may be able to pursue a legal claim to recover compensation for losses. It will be up to you to prove your claim, though. That’s why you need to understand the kind of evidence you need in personal injury claims.
Berry Law can help you gather the appropriate evidence for your specific case. An Omaha personal injury attorney at our firm has decades of experience building strong claims, so you should get in contact as soon as possible after the accident to get started on your case.
You can also read on to learn about some of the different kinds of important evidence you may need.
Proof of What Caused the Incident
You can only recover compensation for a personal injury claim if you can prove that the other party had a duty or obligation to you and caused you harm as a direct result of breaching that obligation.
This means you must show, specifically, that the defendant’s actions were the direct cause of your damages. The specific kinds of proof that you will need to prove that could include:
- Eyewitness testimony from others who observed the accident
- Security camera footage from nearby cameras.
- Police reports detailing the events leading up to the accident and, sometimes, who the police feel is to blame.
- Evidence from the scene. This could be car accident debris, for example, or pictures of a wet floor or broken tiles if you slipped in a store.
- Documents. Sometimes, you’ll need to obtain documents to show the defendant was to blame. For example, you could get phone records if you were trying to prove that the other party was on the phone at the time of a car accident, or a toxicology report if they were drunk
Berry Law will help you gather all of these different kinds of evidence and more. We can assist you in interviewing witnesses, requesting the right info during the discovery process, and otherwise doing everything needed to put together the best claim you can, given the circumstances.
Proof of Your Damages
In addition to showing the other party was at fault in a personal injury claim, you also need to be able to prove how badly you were damaged. This means you’ll need evidence showing the extent of your losses.
You can obtain proof of your damages by:
- Obtaining medical records showing your injuries were caused by the defendant and demonstrating how severely you were hurt.
- Demonstrating how much work time you have already missed and showing how your earning power is going to be affected over the long term by your injuries
- Keeping a pain journal to show how the discomfort and stress of your injuries is interfering with your quality of life or ability to perform routine activities.
These are a few key ways you can show just how badly damaged you were, so you can try to maximize the compensation you recover.
Get Help Preparing for Your Personal Injury Claim
You don’t want to try to gather evidence for your injury claim alone, particularly if you’re seriously hurt and focusing on recovery.
Let Berry Law put our decades of legal experience to work to help you build a strong case while you devote your efforts to getting better and rebuilding your life. Give us a call today to contact an Omaha personal injury lawyer who is here and ready to help you.
