Why do some personal injury cases settle for millions and others don't even make it to court? Have you ever been injured in a car accident through no fault of your own? Have you wondered what makes a powerful personal injury case?
When it comes to explaining what makes a powerful personal injury car accident case I called on several Injury attorneys and asked their opinion. The answers, based on first hand experience, were all very similar. This article is a 4 part series about what makes a powerful personal injury car accident case. The first installment will include information on the importance of Evidence.
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Evidence: A powerful personal injury case requires
evidence. The more evidence, or proof one has to back up their claim, the stronger the case. Evidence comes in many forms including pictures and video, reports, and witness statements.
Pictures and
video can be one of the strongest tools in putting together a powerful case. One inury law firm told me they were recently presented with a car accident case in which liability was questionable based on the police report. Their client insisted he was not at fault, however, the police report did not back up his version of the accident. Based on the police report, neither insurance company was willing to pay damages and the client was suffering as a result. The car accident lawyers at the injury firm investigated the accident and noted that there was a gas station close by. The attorney's contacted the owner who told them he had video cameras running 24 hours a day. The injury lawyers reviewed the video and were able to capture the ENTIRE accident on tape! The tape was used as evidence in the car accident trial and the client was fully compensated for the losses he suffered. Pictures are also an extremely valuable tool when taking a case from good to great. Pictures will show the weather and road conditions, injuries, property damage, and bruises or scarring.
Physical evidence is one of the best tools for making a powerful personal injury car accident case. Having something that one is able to look at, and even handle makes the situation come alive. Holding up a crushed motorcycle helmet for a jury to examine leaves a much greater impression than simply stating facts about a car vs. motorcycle accident. Many accident lawyers keep evidence locked in a climate controlled safe. According to the injury lawyers I spoke with, on any given day one may find clothing, pictures, products, and other items pertaining to a clients injury case in their evidence safe. One injury attorney mentioned his safe holds a pair of pants worn by a client who was the victim of a negligent driver. In the car accident his client was trapped in the backseat of her mothers vehicle and had to be rescued using the jaws of life. Her torn and blood stained jeans will be used as evidence in her car accident case to prove the extent of her injuries.
Documentation What case would be powerful without proper documentation to prove it actually took place? To make a personal injury car accident case strong, one must gather as much
documentation as possible. At the
Hartford car accident firm these lawyers use a checklist of reprorts, forms, and statements that must be included in every clients file. These reports include police reports, all medical bills, medical reports, and even pharmacy receipts. Accident lawyers go as far as getting full X-rays - not just the report but the actual film, MRI film, and any other tool that was used to diagnose and treat their accident clients. In addition, witness statements are considered documentation. These statements can be used as evidence for a jury trial. This list of reports and statements will demonstrate to the insurance adjusters and jurors that the damages are real and are critical to a Great personal injury accident case.
When it comes to explaining what makes a powerful personal injury car accident case the
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personal injury and accident lawyers at the law firm of McCoy & McCoy, LLC., have the answers you are looking for. Their findings are based on years of experience handling tens of thousands of car accident and injury cases. For more information about what makes a powerful persoanl injury car accident case please contact our
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