If you get hurt because of someone else’s reckless or negligent behavior, personal injury law grants you the right to sue the liable party for damages. To secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs associated with recovering, you must build a strong claim that proves both liability and damages. Fortunately, an accident attorney can help. Below, the team at Seiler & Parker PC, LLO explains what goes into building a claim that results in a sizable settlement.

What Makes a Strong Accident Claim?

1. Clear Proof of Liability

Negligence is an essential component of most personal injury claims. The only time you do not need to prove the opposing party breached their duty of care is when the case involves strict liability, like dog bite incidents. Otherwise, your personal injury law attorney will help you gather clear and irrefutable proof of fault, including eyewitness testimony, official police reports, surveillance camera footage, and photographs of the scene.

2. Evidence of Damages

You may not be able to gather receipts for non-economic damages like pain and suffering, but if you want to recover compensation for hospital bills, physical therapy, prescription medication, home care, and lost wages, you must be able to provide sufficient documentation. Your lawyer will gather all of the above, but you can help by contributing photographs of the injuries as they heal and journal entries detailing the ways they impact everyday life.

3. Expert Witness Testimony

If liability or the extent of the damages is unclear, expert witnesses can weigh in on the case. A seasoned attorney should have access to all kinds of specialists who can provide testimony that will strengthen your claim. This might include accident reconstruction experts, medical specialists, and financial planners.

If you need legal representation following a catastrophic collision, turn to the personal injury law team at Seiler & Parker PC, LLO in Hastings and Clay Center, NE. Their compassionate attorneys will handle the logistics of your claim and gather all essential evidence for proving both liability and damages so you can focus on recovering. Visit their website to explore all their practice areas, including corporate law and estate planning, or call (402) 463-3125 to schedule an initial consultation today.