Every traffic accident claim needs to be supported by evidence that proves liability and shows the extent of the victim’s injuries. But unfortunately, many victims fail to collect evidence after a crash. Don’t make this mistake. Follow these tips to preserve evidence after a traffic accident:
Take Photos
At the scene of the accident, make an effort to take photos of:
- Damage on the vehicles involved in the crash
- Skid marks on the road
- Shattered glass or other debris related to the accident
- Traffic signs, signals, and lights located nearby
- Your visible injuries
Try to take pictures from far away and up close so you can capture as many details as possible. The more pictures you can take, the better. Your attorney can sort through the photos later on to determine which ones are relevant to your claim.
Keep A Journal
Making daily entries in a journal is another way to preserve evidence after a traffic accident. Your first entry should focus on the details of the accident. Write down everything you can remember about the moments before, during, and after the crash. Try to make this entry as soon as possible so the memory of the accident is still fresh in your mind.
You should also use this journal to document your recovery. At the end of each day, take a few minutes to write about your injuries. How are you feeling? How have you treated your injuries? Are the injuries impacting your life? Answer these questions in each entry. These notes may be used to help you recover compensation for your pain and suffering.
Seek Medical Attention
It’s important to seek medical attention after a traffic accident even if you don’t believe you are seriously injured. Seeking medical attention immediately after a crash ensures that your injuries are documented by a physician. This way, the at-fault party’s insurance company cannot question whether or not you are actually injured. Seeing a doctor shortly after the crash also makes it hard for the insurance company to argue that your injuries were not sustained in the accident. For these reasons, seeking medical attention is the best way to preserve evidence of your injuries.
Have you been injured in a traffic accident? If so, contact personal injury attorney Martin Gasparian as soon as possible. Mr. Gasparian will immediately launch an investigation into the accident to gather the evidence that he needs to secure compensation for your injuries. Schedule a free consultation regarding your case by calling 559-203-3333 or submitting your information at MaisonLaw.com.
