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What evidence do you need for a personal injury claim?

On Behalf of | Jan 17, 2025 | Personal Injury

If you have been injured in a collision, you may be entitled to personal injury compensation. For a claim to be successful, you will need to provide evidence that shows someone else was negligent.

What types of evidence are useful for personal injury claims?

Photos and videos

Visual evidence can strengthen a claim, and photos and videos provide this. If you have a dashcam, then be sure to save and download the footage. This gives an insight into what happened.

If you don’t have video evidence, then photos and video of the accident scene can also help. Take pictures of the vehicles involved, the surroundings and any visible injuries you have. This should only be done if it is safe to do so.

Witness accounts

Witnesses can also provide very useful evidence in personal injury claims. Key witnesses can include other parties involved in the accident or bystanders who saw what happened. You should take note of the contact details for these witnesses. The more reliable the witnesses to back up your version of events are, the stronger your claim will be.

Medical records

To obtain fair compensation, you’ll need to show the full extent of your injuries. Medical records are the best way to do this. They provide details of your diagnosis, treatments and ongoing health care needs. You are entitled to copies of these documents.

Getting immediate medical evaluation after a crash is wise, in part to determine the extent of your injuries, even if you don’t think they’re serious. This can also help prove that they were caused by the crash and didn’t occur later.

Injuries can take their toll physically, emotionally and financially. Compensation can help with the financial costs. Seek legal guidance to find out more about personal injury claims.