To prove your case after an accident, evidence is necessary. Evidence is a way of proving who was at fault. To help you understand the scope of what constitutes personal injury evidence, read on for a summary of common evidence examples.

Evidence in General

Evidence can be people, documents, photographs, video recordings, and more. Unfortunately, evidence works both ways, and the other side will be just as busy as you are looking for evidence to help show that you caused the accident or that your damages are not valid. Take a look at some common examples of evidence that might be used in a car accident case when disputed fault or damages are in question.

1. The police or accident report – This may be one of the first pieces of evidence available after a wreck. In some cases, you will be provided with a copy of the report by law enforcement at the scene, but you can always get a copy by contacting the responding agency. This report is great at providing a lot of information, but its best use is the part where the officer gives an opinion on what the cause of the accident was.
2. Medical records, doctor's notes, explanations of benefits, etc – The total cost of your medical treatment may be used to determine your pain and suffering award, so this calculation is very important. You must show that you have had medical treatment, and there are few forms of evidence that are more important than your medical records in an accident case. You will likely sign a release giving your lawyer access to your records.
3. Photographs and video recordings – This form of evidence can both prove how the accident occurred and support forms of damage. For example, with so many having cell phones these days and cameras being everywhere, video footage is often available to show how the accident happened. Further, photographs of the damage to the vehicles can show fault and photographs of your injuries can go to show pain and suffering.
4. Witnesses – Third-party eyewitness testimony is very valuable when it comes to explaining how the wreck happened as well as expert testimony from medical practitioners to explain the impact of the injuries now and in the future.

For more information about evidence and the vital part it will play in your case, speak to an auto accident injury lawyer about your case as soon as possible.