4 types of evidence required in a Miami Springs accident claim
Miami Springs, FL – Everyone knows that if you are injured in an accident you should claim damages. However, few people know what type of evidence is required to prove that you deserve compensation. Car accidents are, unfortunately, quite common in the Miami Springs area. Can you just go to the other driver’s insurance company and simply ask for money? You can show the insurance adjuster you can barely walk and they will tell you they’re sorry, but that doesn’t mean they’ll also write you a check.
As a general rule, if you were injured in any type of accident, you must get in touch with a skilled Miami Springs personal injury lawyer before taking any action. Your lawyers will have to prove that the other party acted with negligence and that’s how you got injured. No matter if you were injured in a traffic accident, a slip, and fall, or by the use of a defective product or equipment, your lawyers must present evidence to back their claims.
Medical records
This is by far the most important type of evidence your Florida personal injury lawyers will need. After an accident, you must see a doctor as soon as possible. If you’re in a serious crash, they’ll probably take you to the ER so you will have solid proof you were injured in the accident. However, if you don’t need emergency medical treatment, you may be tempted to put off seeing a doctor. This is not a good time to show how strong you are. Even if you don’t feel any pain at the moment, do the smart thing and see a doctor anyway. At least, you’ll have a way to prove that you required medical attention. Also, a good doctor may be able to identify hidden injuries, like spine damage or internal bleeding. They’ll be able to treat you before you develop complications and this may actually save your life.
Make sure to keep all the doctor’s bills in one file as you’ll need them to calculate the damages you are entitled to.
Photo/video evidence
As anyone carries a smartphone these days, it is easy to document your accident. If you were in a collision, take photos of the crash scene. You must try to capture the position of all the vehicles involved, as well as the damage to each car.
If you were injured in a slip and fall, take photos of the area. You can also ask a friend or relative to take a short video showing how badly you were injured. This type of evidence is very important as, once you leave the scene, the property owner may try to remedy the situation, clean up the area and hide the evidence pointing to the cause of your accident.
Your lawyers may also search for surveillance cameras in the area, but they need to do this as quickly as possible before the footage gets deleted.
Witness testimony
If you’re in any condition to do so, get the names and contact info of all those who witnessed your accident. If you were in a drunk-driving accident, the witnesses can say whether they saw the driver throwing away alcohol containers and describe the state the guy was in. Likewise, if you fell down the stairs at the hotel, eyewitnesses can testify that the staircase was dimly lit or the rail was missing.
Expert witnesses
Your lawyers may have to call accident reconstruction experts if the circumstances of the crash are unclear. If the accident was caused by a mechanical failure or a defective part, an expert can offer an assessment which will allow you to sue those responsible for maintenance of the vehicle or the manufacturer.
Expert witnesses are crucial in medical malpractice claims. Your lawyers will refer you to a medical professional with a degree in the same field as the doctor you’re suing for malpractice. Otherwise, you cannot even file a lawsuit in Florida.
If you were recently injured in any type of accident caused by negligence in Miami Springs, schedule a free consultation with a lawyer at Madalon Law and see how you can recover your losses.
Contact info:
Fort Lauderdale Office
100 N. Federal Hwy #CU5
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
