Car accident victims in North Carolina may be entitled to compensation for the injuries and damages they suffered as a result of the accident. Filing a personal injury claim against the other driver and any other negligent party is often the best way to recover both economic damages (e.g. medical expenses, lost wages etc.) and non-economic damages (e.g. pain and suffering, emotional distress).
In order for your personal injury suit to be successful, you and your attorney will need to provide sufficient evidence to prove your case. The evidence should address the defendants’ negligent actions and how the defendants’ negligence caused your accident and injuries/damages. Here are some of the most common types of evidence used in personal injury claims.
Police reports and photo/video evidence
Police reports are typically completed by the officer reporting to the scene after a motor vehicle accident and can help establish fault. The report will contain the officer’s observations and list the traffic citations given at the scene. Photo and video evidence can also provide factual information about the accident.
Medical documentation
Medical reports detailing doctor/hospital medical visits, prescribed treatments and medications, surgeries performed, and the rehabilitation process are all specified in a car accident victim’s medical records. These records can provide key evidence relating to the nature and extent of the accident victim’s injuries.
Witness and expert testimony
Testimony from eyewitnesses at the scene of the accident can help provide details to determine fault and causation. Testimony from medical experts, accident reconstructionists, auto appraisers and other professionals can help establish direct and proximate causation and injuries/damages.
A personal injury attorney can review your case and help gather the evidence necessary to give you the best chance to recover damages after your accident.
