Personal injury accidents happen in many ways and often have liable parties who could be held accountable. According to The Daily Campus, 39 million people each year need medical attention due to various personal injuries, illuminating the commonality of personal injury cases. Car collisions, slip and fall accidents, and defective products are examples of the many different types of injury accidents that might affect you. You also might suffer from medical malpractice. However your injury occurs, a personal injury lawyer can help you build a strong case with some of the following types of evidence.

Medical Diagnoses

A medical diagnosis proves you suffered an injury and can show how a particular accident or other issue caused such injuries. The sooner you get a medical diagnosis, the easier it'll be to show it was due to an accident or another party's negligence. The diagnosis also helps show the extent of your injuries and how much pain and suffering typically go with your condition. Without a medical diagnosis from a licensed medical professional, it's difficult to build a strong case.

Witness Depositions

One or more credible witnesses can help affirm you were injured due to an accident caused by someone's negligence. A personal injury lawyer can speak with one or more witnesses and use the deposition as evidence against anyone who might be liable for causing the accident and your injuries. Whenever possible, it's important to identify any witnesses and get their contact information when they're willing to testify on your behalf.

Photos and Videos

Photo and video evidence can show any dangerous conditions that might have caused or contributed to your injury. If you have a cellphone with a digital camera, you can use it to photograph an accident scene, a dangerous condition inside a store, or another issue that led to your injury. Vehicles with dash cameras are especially good at showing how one driver might have caused an accident. The same can be said for nearby security cameras or traffic cameras.

Written Materials

Written material can be very effective at showing someone else caused an accident. Many people have social media accounts and use them regularly. Those accounts might show a driver had been drinking or driving recklessly and caused an accident. If something else caused your accident, a written account might exist that sheds light on how the accident happened.

Are you ready to get your case in order? If you were in an accident, you can call Ausband & Dumont to schedule a consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer at our law firm. We look forward to working with you!