Suing For A Car Accident That Wasn't Your Fault? Here's How You Can Help Prove Your Case

If you've been hurt in a car crash that wasn't your fault, you may be entitled to compensation from the other party. Here's how you can help your personal injury lawyer prove your case.

Go Back to the Scene of the Accident

Revisiting the scene is an excellent way to paint a picture of exactly what went down on the day of your vehicle accident. When there, take some photographs of any street signs, skid marks in the road, and other landmarks that will provide insight into where and how the accident occurred. Talk to any neighbors that live in the area and may have seen the actual crash you were in. Get their names and phone numbers so your lawyer can call to get official statements from them.

You can also call county officials or your local police department to see if they have any surveillance cameras set up in the area where your accident happened. If so, you may be able to make a formal request to have the clip that shows your accident released to your attorney.  

Gather Personalized Letters

You can provide your lawyer and the court with some insight into how the car accident has affected you, which will help them determine how much compensation to negotiate for in your personal injury case. Start by having any doctors and physical therapists you may be working with write letters to the court that detail the extent of your injuries and how long they expect for you to fully recover.

Ask your employer to make a statement on letterhead that explains how much work you've had to miss since your accident and outlines any career opportunities you might have missed while you were away from work.

You can also have friends and family members write personal letters to the court that provide some insight from their perspective into how you are recovering and how the accident has affected different aspects of your life. Make copies of the letters so you can give one to the court, one to the other party's legal representative, and one to your lawyer while keeping the originals for yourself.

Document Your Recovery Progress

Keeping a daily progress diary is another great way to provide your lawyer with important information they can use to negotiate fair compensation and win your personal injury case. Sit down with a notebook each evening and document the types and amounts of medications you took during the day, any doctor or therapy appointments you had, missed work hours, and your personal mindset about how the recovery process is progressing. Anything that happens throughout the day that is a result of your accident should be recorded. Each week, start a new notebook so you can give the previous weeks' documentation to your lawyer.

These tips and tricks will make your attorney's job a little easier and maximize the chance that you'll be rewarded fair compensation for your pain and suffering. For more tips on how to build a successful case, contact a car accident attorney like those at Scherline And Associates.

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