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Personal Injury Evidence
Personal Injury – Evidence For Compensation Claim
To be successful in a personal injury claims it is vital that liability is established. In order to establish liability it is first necessary to establish responsibility. Physical evidence and the recollections of witnesses are vital in most cases for establishing responsibility, and therefore liability.
Evidence Of Negligence
This is all necessary for proving the nature and extent of the injuries. Accident Advice Helpline recommends that the injured party should start to gather evidence of negligence immediately.
This ensures that by the time a solicitor is seen you will have an advantage in proving the claim. We will provide you with free expert advice on the best ways to preserve your legal entitlement to claiming compensation.
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Visible Injuries
1.If you have a visible injury, take photographs that show clearly the initial condition of the injury. It is advisable to take many photos from different angles.
As with all photography ensure the area is well lit, and you are not pointing the camera straight at the light source. Try to take photos at different stages of your treatment. Dating these will help you keep a journal of your injuries and recovery time. This includes photographs showing any dressings, collars or plastered limbs.
2. Take photographs of the accident location from as many different angles as possible. The same applies if machinery or equipment was involved. Take close up photographs of the item showing any defect that caused the accident.
In order to show the size and scale of the defect place a ruler or uniform sized object such as a 50p coin. This is vital for flooring defects where the defect must be over a certain size in order to qualify for compensation.
3.Take photographs of any property damaged as a result of the accident.
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Witness Information
4.Record the name, address and telephone number of any potential witnesses.
5.If you have obtained witness information do not contact or speak to the witness. Do not try to obtain a written statement or drawing from the witness. Let your solicitor contact any possible witness. Failure to do this could result in the witness having less credibility.
6.Preserve any physical evidence that contributed to the accident. In some cases it may be a perishable item, if so you can place it in airtight bag and freeze it.
7.Ensure that you store the clothes you were wearing away safely if they may enhance your case and provide further evidence. This includes clothing that was damaged as a result of the accident.
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