Boca Raton, FL – In any kind of injury lawsuit, the party bringing the case needs to show sufficient evidence to meet the relevant burden of proof. If this cannot be done, the jury is instructed to rule for the defendant, and the plaintiff will not collect any money at all. For these reasons, in the time period leading up to the trial the plaintiff and their lawyers need to make sure that they will be able to prove their case with the right types of evidence. There are a few different kinds of evidence that are especially important to this process.   

Information about the others involved

A lawsuit can only proceed if the person filing knows who the defendant will be. This is why it is crucial for all accident victims to collect the other drivers’ names, addresses, and insurance information. Drivers are required to contact the others at the scene by law, so this kind of information should always be collected regardless of whether there will be a lawsuit or not. 

The accident report

When law enforcement begins their investigation, they will start to generate a report that contains facts about the time and place of the crash, who was involved, and give their opinions about what happened. This documentation can help the plaintiff establish fault and causation, which can be important during settlement negotiations or when presenting their case at trial. 

Pictures and videos of the accident scene

This is the best way to formally document the condition of the vehicles immediately after the collision and prove damages. The specific type of damage and locations of the vehicles displayed in the pictures may also help accident experts determine how the crash happened and who was at fault for causing the injuries and property damage. Pictures can also help show what the weather, traffic, and road conditions were like at the time of the incident. 

Statements from witnesses

If there is anyone nearby the collision who can provide an objective account of what they have seen, their testimony can be very persuasive. One of the most important parts of the car accident lawsuit is to have all witnesses take depositions to give a preview of what their trial testimony will be and put both sides on notice as to exactly what the witness saw. 

Help from car accident attorneys in Boca Raton

Rosenberg Injury Law is a firm that focuses on accident lawsuits, personal injury cases, and various related issues in the Boca Raton area. Anyone who needs to talk to a lawyer to learn more can contact their attorneys to schedule a meeting. 

Firm contact info:

The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rosenberg

5255 North Federal Highway, 3rd Floor, Boca Raton, Florida 33487

561-508-8800

rosenberginjurylaw.com