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After a serious wreck, your expenses can add up at an alarming rate. From your medical bills to lost wages to replacement services, it can often feel like you’re facing an avalanche of financial challenges. 

Fortunately, many of the costs stemming from an accident may be recoverable. However, obtaining compensation for such damages can be a challenging undertaking as you will not only need to show that another party was responsible for causing the accident but also provide sufficient proof to demonstrate the losses you incurred. 

In this article, we look at a few types of evidence that could help you demonstrate your accident-related expenses: 

Invoices for Medical Treatment 

Treating an injury can be incredibly expensive, so it’s not unusual for accident victims to incur thousands of dollars in medical expenses. As such, you should make sure to save copies of any invoices associated with your healthcare as the insurer will want to see such documentation to verify your costs during proceedings.  

Repair Bills 

In some cases, you may be able to pursue compensation for the cost of repairing or replacing any property—such as your vehicle—that was damaged in the wreck. Make sure to compile copies of the associated bills in a safe place. 

Receipts for Replacement Services 

If your injuries prevented you from tackling certain tasks such as housekeeping, childcare, and meal prep, you likely had to hire someone to oversee these duties on your behalf while you were recovering. Provided that you can show that such replacement services were necessary, you may be able to recover compensation for any associated expenses. 

Paperwork Documenting Lost Income 

If you were unable to work in the aftermath of the accident, you may be able to recover compensation for the wages you lost. Paystubs, tax returns, and letters from your employer are a few examples of financial documents that could help you build a case for both past and future lost income. 

Personal Injury Journal Entries 

In some situations, you may be able to seek compensation for the impact your injuries have had on your psychological well-being. For instance, a particularly severe injury could lead to considerable pain and suffering, making it impossible for you to enjoy your life or return to your normal routines. 

However, as there are no receipts or invoices for these invisible “scars”, you will need to rely on other types of evidence to demonstrate the psychological effects of your condition. Personal injury journal entries, for instance, can help paint a picture of how you have suffered in the wake of the truck accident, giving others a window into the challenges you’ve faced during your recovery. 

Schedule a Free Case Review with a California Truck Accident Attorney 

Hurt in an accident involving a negligent or reckless truck driver? You may benefit from discussing your case with a personal injury attorney.  

At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, our California truck accident attorneys can assess your claim as part of a free consultation, wherein they can explain some of the kinds of evidence you may need to prevail in your case. We can also answer your questions and provide insight into how your claim might unfold. Reach out to us today at 1-800-GO-HARRIS or by sending us a message via our contact form HERE to request a case assessment.