If someone else’s negligent driving caused an accident in which you were injured, their insurer should cover your medical expenses and other damages. However, there can be high standards of evidence for both insurance companies and courts, and not documenting your accident well could prevent you from obtaining the outcome you hope for. The more evidence you can provide to your personal injury attorney, the better your chances of receiving a fair settlement for your losses will be.

Documenting an Accident

1. Photos of the Scene

Photographic evidence can be crucial for allowing experts to reconstruct what led to the accident. Include wide views that show the position of each car and close-up pictures of the damage to each vehicle. This will help show factors that might have contributed to the accident that led to your personal injury.

2. Witnesses’ Contact Info

Your injury lawyer will want to talk to anyone who witnessed the accident, including pedestrians and other drivers. Unless you’re too seriously hurt, try to get their names and contact info, as well as a brief description of what they saw.

3. Medical Records

Insurance companies often try to minimize awards by claiming that a victim’s personal injury isn’t actually that serious. Paper or electronic medical records, including billing statements, will firmly establish the extent of your injuries and the costs you’ve incurred.

4. Explanations of How the Accident Affected Your Life

In addition to your monetary losses, your award should also include compensation for the pain and suffering you’ve experienced and the overall impact on your life. Until your case is concluded, document every time your personal injuries have prevented you from participating in favorite activities, kept you from social opportunities, or negatively affected you in any way.

If you’ve experienced a personal injury because of someone else’s carelessness, call The Curt Davis Law Office for aggressive representation and attentive service. With decades of experience fighting for the rights of accident victims throughout Kentucky’s Pulaski, McCreary, and Wayne Counties, they have the skills and resources to get the compensation you deserve. Visit their website to find out how they can help after an auto accident, or call (606) 678-2525 to speak with an injury attorney today.