Accident victims have the right to seek compensation from the responsible party. What damages would that compensation cover? It should cover damages to property and finances, as well as medical expenses and lost wages.
The proofs provided by each of the victims affect their case’s worth.
Had the claimant/plaintiff obtained a copy of the police report? A “yes” answer would increase the case’s worth.
Did the claimant/plaintiff seek immediate medical assistance? A “no” answer could diminish the size of any compensation.
Did the victim have a pre-existing injury? That could compromise the value of the submitted claim, unless a physician had taken x-rays, ultra-sound or imaging studies of the injured area. The results from such tests could be compared to similar tests that had been completed before the time of the accident.
Was the other driver charged with committing a crime, such as a DUI? In some states the existence of such a charge would mean that the other driver should get saddled with liability automatically.
The victim’s words and actions could affect the value of any submitted personal injury claim.
Smart victims are careful about what they say. They avoid making any statement that would suggest that their actions had helped to cause the accident’s occurrence. Yet, they also make note of any comments that might have suggested that the other driver ought to bear at least some of the blame.
Smart victims make a point of searching for witnesses. Two different kinds of witnesses can add support to report from a given victim. Eyewitnesses explain what they saw and heard. A witness contacted during a return trip to the scene of the collision might recall other accidents that took place at the same location.
Personal Injury Lawyer In Lincoln knows that if a witness has shared such information, then he or she should be asked about any possible newspaper articles on one or more of the mentioned incidents. Those could be used to indicate the need for safety changes along the stretch of roadway where the collision of 2 or more vehicles had caused the victim’s reported injury.
Photographs always function as a means for highlighting a specific detail, or supporting a particular argument. Victims’ photo collections should include pictures of the crash site, taken from multiple angles, pictures of the damaged vehicles, and pictures of any injuries.
Other noteworthy evidence
A record of the bills paid to physicians, or to any facility that performed diagnostic tests or laboratory tests. Information on the policy limits, as stated in the defendant’s insurance policy.
The medical record: If it contained any mention about the likelihood for future problems, then an attorney might be able to make an argument for a larger compensation package.