Types of Evidence in a Personal Injury Claim

Evidence plays an important role in ensuring a strong and successful personal injury claim. Evidence in a personal injury claim can be classified into physical evidence and non-physical evidence. Evidence will not only help you prove fault, but also show the extent of your financial loss and help to solidify your damages.

Physical Evidence

This is a type of evidence that is tangible and can be seen physically. This type of evidence can be impactful because it allows the jury to actually see and observe what happened.

Tangible evidence like wrecked vehicles and a recovery scar are examples of  physical evidence that the jury can observe to gain a sensory impression of the incident and its effects.

Photographs of the immediate scene of your injury, your initial injuries and your medical operations can help provide the jury with an idea of what happened and how you were affected.

Non- Physical Evidence

Non-physical evidence is a type of evidence that is factual or testimonial in nature and presented as information or testimony to the jury.

The police report from an accident or injury is the accepted factual, official and unbiased report about what transpired that day. It can be used particularly in cases where the defendant was issued a ticket or violation.

Witness testimony may help validate your claim. It is important that you obtain the witness’s contact information and statement as soon as possible after the incident.

Medical records of your diagnoses and treatments are essential for proving the value of your  injuries or the damage done to your person. These can be used to show the jury what amounts are appropriate by way of damages.