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The success of your personal injury claim can depend on many details, but the strength of your evidence will—in many cases—be a deciding factor. Without strong proof, you could face disputes that might delay proceedings, result in reductions to your payout, or lead to the outright denial of your claim. 

However, you may be wondering what types of evidence you will need to prevail during proceedings. While the ingredients of a compelling case will differ drastically from one claim to the next, there are a few types of evidence that commonly make an appearance, such as:  

Photos of the Accident Scene   

If you haven’t suffered an injury that requires urgent care, you should stay behind at the accident scene to take photos. Make sure to take images from multiple different distances and angles so that you’ve documented every aspect of the wreckage. An accident reconstruction expert may be able to use pictures of skid marks, damage to the vehicles involved, debris, and other elements to help determine what happened and who was responsible for causing the accident. 

The Official Police Report 

When you contact authorities after a wreck, officers will usually arrive to investigate what happened. Typically, the responding officers will note down their observations in a report, so if they thought any of the parties involved in the wreck were drowsy, distracted, or drunk, these details may be recorded as part of their findings.  

Eyewitness Accounts 

Anyone else who saw what happened in the moments leading up to the wreck may be able to provide testimony that corroborates your version of events. As such, you should take down the names and contact details of any eyewitnesses to share with your attorney during the first meeting. 

Medical Records

Pedestrians often suffer catastrophic injuries when they are struck by motorists, so even if you feel fine, you should still undergo a comprehensive medical assessment after leaving the scene. There’s always the chance that adrenaline is masking the symptoms of a potentially life-threatening impact injury. Visiting a doctor will also ensure that you have access to medical records documenting your injuries, treatment, and recovery. Such documents will likely play a crucial role throughout proceedings. 

Cellphone Records 

If you believe the motorist who hit you was texting and driving, their cellphone records could help prove that they were distracted in the moments leading up to the impact. An attorney may be able to subpoena the at-fault party’s cellphone provider to gain access to such records.   

Discuss Your Case with a California Pedestrian Accident Attorney Today 

Were you struck by a negligent motorist? Turn to the legal team at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers for help building your claim. We have decades of collective experience helping accident victims seek justice and recover compensation for their injuries. 

Our attorneys can help investigate the wreck, gathering the proof needed to support your claim. Contact us today at 1-800-GO-HARRIS or head over to our contact page HERE to request a free case review with a California pedestrian accident attorney.