Building a strong case requires strong evidence to prove your claim. Evidence can establish who is liable, the extent of the injury, and the amount of damages. Therefore, it is important to gather and preserve as much evidence as possible.
Evidence may include:
Proof of damages: To receive proper compensation, you must prove damages. Keep track of all of the medical records and bills related to the injury. These typically include emergency services, hospital stays, surgery, rehabilitation, adaptive devices, and mental health services. If your child had a part-time job, they might be entitled to lost wages. In addition, you may have lost wages because you had to care for your child or take them to appointments.
Photo evidence: If possible, take pictures of your child’s accident and the scene of the accident. Others may have videotaped the accident, and public places often have surveillance cameras. Collect video evidence as soon as you can because after a short time surveillance footage may be erased. Also, take pictures of your child’s injuries throughout the recovery period.
Witnesses: If anyone witnessed the accident, be sure to obtain their contact information. It may be difficult to track them down weeks or months later. Ask potential witnesses to write down what they saw and heard and sign and date their statements.
Journal entries: The consequences of the injury may last a long time. It is easy to forget important details concerning how the injury has changed your child’s day-to-day life and yours. A journal recording your child’s treatment, recovery, and behavioral changes can help support claims for pain and suffering.
Stay away from social media: It may be hard to resist posting on social media about your child’s accident or injury, but such posts may prove detrimental to your case.