Whether you are filing a claim with an insurance company or trying to recover damages in court, we will need to provide evidence that establishes negligence on the part of the responsible party and the amount of your actual damages.

First, we need to prove that one or more parties acted negligently and that their actions caused the accident and your resulting injuries and damages.

Proving negligence and causation may require evidence such as:

• Photos and videos – In this day and age, many people have smartphones and other devices to record just about anything that happens on a daily basis. This makes it much easier for us to obtain visual proof of the scene of the accident or the accident itself. Surveillance footage from nearby security cameras may also prove helpful.
• Physical Evidence – At the site of any accident, there is often evidence that can support an injury case. This might include debris, skid marks, broken glass, hazards, or other relevant accident related physical evidence that can further support other substantive evidence. 
• Police reports and testimony – If you called the police to the scene after your accident, they likely filed a police report with information regarding the accident itself, injuries, potential witnesses, admissions of fault, statutory violations, etc. The police officer may also testify or make a statement regarding what he or she observed at the scene.
• Witness statements/testimony – If someone saw the accident happen or has any information relating to the accident, we can use his or her testimony to support our case. We will contact all potential witnesses and prepare them to make a statement.
• Expert testimony – Experts can be a key part of any personal injury case. Medical experts can testify as to what caused your injuries, the severity of your injuries, and what treatments you require. Damages experts can help quantify your accident-related damages by valuing intangible damages such as pain and suffering, emotional trauma and loss of future earning capacity. Accident reconstructionists, engineers, and other scientific experts can help piece together what happened and testify regarding the mechanics of the accident.
• To show that you need financial compensation, we will need to prove that you suffered injuries and damages in the accident. We can prove damages by presenting:
• Medical records – Any time you receive medical care after an accident, the medical care facility will likely document your visit. These records can provide critical information regarding your medical conditions and injuries, doctor’s visits, treatments, surgeries, and medications you have taken. These records can help establish the severity of your accident-related injuries.
• Medical bills – Medical bills can establish your total medical expenses.
• Property damage photos and repair bills – If the accident resulted in damage to your vehicle, home, or other property, repair bills and photos can establish the severity of the damages.
• Employment pay stubs to prove your lost wages – Many people must miss work after an accident to focus on their recovery. As a result, they are unable to earn money to support themselves and their families. Your employment records can prove how many days you missed as a result of the accident and how much money you would have earned had the accident not occurred.
• Care Costs – Individuals who have been injured often require short-term or ongoing support-related care that might include rehab equipment, medical aids, devices or products.  
• Life-Assistance Services – If you have experienced injuries that have altered your day-to-day capabilities you may need to outsource services to help you or your family members with tasks such as driving, cleaning, childcare, household errands, and/or meal preparation. If these services are needed long-term, the cost of them can be significant.