Types of Evidence for Your Side Impact Collision Case
A side-impact collision arises when the front of a vehicle hits the side of another car. Side-impact collisions can happen anywhere, but they are most common at intersections. These accidents can result in severe injuries and significant damages because of the limited protection offered by the side of a vehicle. Side impact accidents can happen because of various reasons, but most occur due to driver negligence. Some negligent behaviors that can lead to side impact accidents include speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, failure to yield the right of way, and failure to obey traffic signals. When a driver’s negligence causes a side impact collision, the victim can file a personal injury claim and seek compensation for their injuries and damages. In the aftermath of a side-impact collision, gathering compelling evidence is crucial to building a strong personal injury claim. The following are some of the types of evidence that can help you prove liability in your side impact collision case;
Eyewitness Testimony
One of the most powerful types of evidence in a side-impact accident case is eyewitness testimony. Witnesses can corroborate your version of events. For example, if you claim that the other driver failed to yield the right of way, witnesses can corroborate these claims. Gather witness testimonies as soon as possible while the witnesses’ memories are still fresh. Waiting to interview witnesses is never a good idea since memories fade with time.
Police Reports
After a car accident, it is vital to call 911 and report the accident. When the police arrive at an accident scene, they usually conduct a preliminary investigation and document their observations and findings in a police report. The police report pertaining to your accident may contain vital information that can help you with your case, including witness statements and the officer’s initial assessment of fault.
Cell Phone Pictures and Videos
Any pictures and videos you took with your phone after your accident at the scene are crucial. Photos and videos of damage to the vehicles, road signs, debris, weather conditions, road conditions, and skid marks can serve as vital evidence. Images and videos can help reconstruct the sequence of events and show how the accident happened.
Surveillance Footage
You may also be able to get surveillance footage from traffic light cameras or businesses near the accident scene. Traffic light cameras or surveillance cameras of businesses near the accident scene may have captured the actions leading up to your accident.
Dash Cam Footage
An increasing number of vehicles have dash cams. If your car has a dash cam, the footage may provide a clear view of how your accident happened and which driver was negligent.
Medical Reports
Medical reports can help you show a link between your injuries and the accident. Also, they can help you prove the severity of your injuries. Preserve all medical records from those reports from emergency responders to reports from your current doctor.
Contact Our Miami Personal Injury Attorneys
Did you suffer injuries in a Florida side impact collision and need help seeking compensation? Contact our Miami personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm.
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