If you were injured in a traffic collision, then there is a chance you may be entitled to financial compensation. This can be obtained via insurance or – if necessary — through a personal injury claim.
As with all legal cases, the strength of evidence is crucial. Without evidence, your personal injury claim could be dismissed. With strong evidence, you may obtain financial compensation that helps with your medical bills, property damage and lost wages. What kind of evidence is useful for a personal injury claim?
Photographic evidence
Photographic evidence can be extremely helpful. This includes photos or videos of the scene, the vehicle damage, the location and photographs of the offending driver’s vehicle and more. Of course, you should only take photos or videos if it is safe to do so. If the other driver is hostile, then there are ways to identify them at a later date.
If you have a dash cam, make sure that the data is stored and backed up. This can help provide you with all kinds of information that could be useful for your claim.
Police reports
It’s typically best to call the police after a car crash. In fact, when there have been injuries or property damage over $500, this is a legal requirement in New Jersey. Not only will calling the authorities increase your safety at the time, but a police report can be invaluable evidence later.
A police report will contain the details of those involved as well as an officer’s insight into what happened. In cases where injuries have occurred, the police may send out investigators to establish the precise cause of the incident.
Medical evidence
Finally, you’ll need as much medical evidence as possible. This includes details of your initial visit to the emergency room and all further medical appointments. You should also obtain written records of your doctor’s diagnosis. The purpose of this is to provide a precise account of your injuries that were caused by the crash, so that you can be compensated fairly.
To further strengthen your personal injury case, it will be beneficial to seek legal guidance. This can help you get the maximum compensation to which you’re entitled.