Collision lawsuits in San Antonio require various kinds of evidence
San Antonio, TX – Car accident lawyers use various types of evidence to assist their client and try to win a case against the person responsible for a collision. The main way that an attorney for the plaintiff will win the case is by proving fault or negligence of the other person who caused the crash as a matter of law. There are a number of important pieces of evidence that are used during this process.
Evidence from the crash scene
To start the process to gather evidence, it is important for the victim to contact the police at the accident scene. The formal accident report that the local police create will list all of the vehicles and people involved, and contain a basic summary of facts surrounding the accident. This is an important piece of evidence that may be used at trial or during settlement negotiations. The police may also collect statements or testimony from the drivers or anyone else who was involved or witnessed the accident nearby. Some witnesses can be called to give a version of this story during the trial date.
There are many surveillance cameras or dashboard cameras on cars that might have captured the collision. Video evidence is one of the most crucial kinds of evidence because it creates an accurate representation of exactly what happened and this often becomes the definitive piece of evidence regarding fault and other important issues. When the defendant in the lawsuit is clearly captured on video, they may need to agree to negotiate a settlement rather than go to trial because their liability is clear based on the video evidence.
Pictures at the scene can be important to show the vehicle damage and help reconstruct exactly how the collision happened. Anyone who is involved in the collision but not injured can take these pictures immediately after the collision.
Proving damages
Damages are the summary of the victim’s losses that are directly related to the accident and the defendant’s behavior. One of the most important ways that an attorney proves damages is through records of the medical treatment required to assist the accident victim. Healthcare costs are obviously high, therefore some civil lawsuits can easily reach into the thousands or millions of dollars if the victim is permanently injured and has a decreased ability to work.
Starting the process to bring a civil case
Anyone who is thinking about a lawsuit related to a car collision can contact a licensed lawyer in the San Antonio area. Begum Law Group handles various kinds of accident cases and helps clients receive the maximum amount of compensation allowed by state law.
Firm contact info:
Begum Law Group
5826 W Interstate 10 Suite 102, San Antonio TX 78201-2862
210-944-4009
www.texaslegalgroup.com
