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Evidence Is the Crux of a Successful Auto Accident Claim in Boca Raton
The success of your case is contingent on the strength and volume of your evidence. The more evidence you have, the better your chances of securing your preferred case outcome are. In order to maximize your possible compensation, you need ample evidence that establishes a clear narrative of the accident events, including what transpired and where the fault lies.
At Kanner & Pintaluga, the auto accident attorneys at our Boca Raton personal injury law firm will take the investigation and evidence gathering process off your hands. We have the experience and expertise to analyze evidence, build a case that clearly establishes the other driver’s fault and increase your chances of success.
Where and How to Find Evidence?
The best time to gather evidence is at the scene of the accident. You should attempt to take pictures of the accident scene before moving your vehicle – but only if you can do so safely. At the very least, it’s important to take pictures from all angles of both the damage to your vehicle and the other vehicles involved, as well as the place where the accident took place.
Safety is paramount, and it’s important to move vehicles out of traffic to ensure no additional injuries occur. You’re also legally required to check on the other driver and request emergency medical assistance if they are injured and can’t do so themselves. Serious accidents must also be reported to the police, which is a good thing since the police report will be important to your claim.
You should also save every document you receive in the immediate aftermath of your Boca Raton car crash, including police reports, medical records and communications with your insurance.
You probably won’t be able to collect evidence if you’ve been severely injured in an accident. In these situations, it may be in your best interest to contact an experienced Boca Raton car crash attorney as soon as possible so they can begin their own investigation.
Our auto accident attorneys will compile evidence on your behalf, visiting the scene as soon as possible and documenting every step of your recovery to bolster your case and maximize your chances of securing the ideal outcome for your case.
Types of Evidence Used in Auto Accident Cases
- Police Reports: Police reports provide an official account of the accident and may include details about the parties involved, statements from witnesses and the officer's assessment of the scene.
- Medical Records: Medical records and comprehensive documentation of injuries sustained in the accident are crucial. Hospital records, diagnoses, test results, medical bills and any other relevant medical documentation are essential for proving the existence and severity of your injuries. They can also help provide a timeline to establish your injuries were caused by the crash and not some unrelated cause, which is why you should seek medical attention as soon as possible after the car accident.
- Photos and Videos: Photos, videos and other visual evidence of the accident scene, vehicle damage, road conditions, traffic signals and injuries can be powerful in illustrating the event and determining liability. A skilled Boca Raton auto accident attorney may be able to find video of the accident, especially if they are able to act quickly before recordings are deleted.
- Physical Evidence: Physical evidence, such as torn clothes and damaged personal property (i.e., your car) can provide grounded evidence of the accident. As such, you shouldn’t get your car fixed until the damage has been preserved in photos and documented by an insurance agent.
- Surveillance Footage: If the accident occurred in an area with surveillance cameras, footage from nearby cameras may have captured the incident, providing an outside view of the accident.
- Witness Statements: Eyewitness testimonies can provide an invaluable, third-party account of the events leading up to the accident and the aftermath.
- Expert Testimonies: Expert testimonies from medical professionals, engineers or accident reconstruction specialists may provide context that supports your side of the story.
- Driver Statements: Driver statements can help establish an initial account of events. If both drivers give a statement to the police immediately after the accident, we can compare the other party’s with later statements and identify potential inconsistencies.
- Cell Phone Records: If you suspect the at-fault driver was distracted driving before the accident, our attorneys may seek access to cell phone records to confirm.
- Vehicle Maintenance Records: Maintenance records can determine if poor maintenance or a mechanical failure contributed to the accident.
- Employment Records: Employment records may be examined to see if the driver was properly trained and qualified in cases involving commercial vehicles.
- Insurance Policies: Reviewing the insurance policies of all parties involved can help identify coverage limits and potential sources of compensation.
Are There Strict Requirements for Photos and Videos Used in Auto Accident Cases?
Yes. To qualify as evidence, photos and videos must:
- 1. Have direct relevance to the accident and your claim
- 2. Contain property damage to all vehicles involved, resultant debris or damage to the road if applicable and each driver’s contact information
- 3. Be authentic and undeniable with adequate quality and proof of relevance, typically by showcasing a timestamp (metadata from photos and videos you take with your phone will usually suffice)
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What Insurance Policies Are Relevant in Boca Raton Auto Accident Claims?
- Collision Coverage. Collision coverage reimburses drivers for property damage exclusive to collisions. This provides an avenue for you to receive compensation for property damage, but it won’t cover your medical treatment.
- Comprehensive Auto Insurance. Unlike collision coverage, comprehensive auto insurance provides coverage for damages due to anything but collisions, including theft, fire, falling debris and weather. Similar to collision coverage, it isn’t meant to cover personal injuries.
- Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist. Uninsured (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage provides protection if the other driver in an accident isn’t insured or doesn’t have enough coverage to adequately reimburse you. UM/UIM coverage provides compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage and more, making it a valuable resource if your PIP coverage isn’t enough and the other driver doesn’t have bodily injury liability coverage.
- Liability Coverage. Liability coverage provides protection against legal action if you’re the at-fault party in an auto accident, compensating the other driver’s bodily and property damages. Although only property damage liability is required in Florida, adding bodily injury liability to your policy isn’t a bad idea. Doing so can reduce the chance you will be forced to pay out of pocket for injuries suffered by occupants in other vehicles if you cause a crash.
What Is Accident Reconstruction?
A type of evidence that is commonly utilized for complicated cases, especially when fault is being disputed, is accident reconstruction. Accident reconstruction is a type of forensics that is used to determine how and why an accident happened by using evidence as clues to deconstruct the scene, determine what both drivers were doing when the crash occurred and identify the inciting cause of the accident.
Accident reconstruction experts may be employed to analyze the scene, resultant vehicle and road damage and other factors to recreate the sequence of events. They’re crucial to helping both parties understand what happened through an objective interpretation of the accident, working backward to establish a chain of events and clarify liability.
Our Boca Raton auto accident attorneys can connect you with accident reconstruction experts, providing access to effective evidence that can clearly demonstrate the other driver’s recklessness and the consequences you suffered as a direct result.
Our Boca Raton Auto Accident Attorneys Can Help You Secure the Ideal Outcome
At Kanner & Pintaluga, we’ll work hard to bolster your chances of success. Our team will compile a surplus of evidence and craft a persuasive case to maximize your claim’s potential compensation.
Discuss your case with a qualified car accident lawyer in Boca Raton today by calling (800) 586-5555 today.
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