Examples Of Personal Injury Claims

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A personal injury claim in Tennessee requires evidence of negligence. That evidence must include proof that the victim’s personal injury was caused by someone else and the injury results in loss of good health and income. Law Office of David Day, P.C. will provide insight on the three most valuable pieces of evidence to collect when filing for a personal injury claim.

Evidence of Personal Injury

1. Physical Object

When a victim is injured by a car crash, hazardous environment or product, it’s important to collect proof of the object and damage. If it’s a car crash or hazardous environment, take photographs of the damage and scene. Examples of relevant pictures of damage are broken deck rails that lead to a fall or the aftermath of a car …show more content…

Call the police when an injury occurs in a public setting or place of business. Also, always call the police to report a car crash. This report will give factual evidence of the time of the incident and description of the incident. It will also include the insurance information of the person involved, which will be used to mediate compensation.

3. Evidence of Bodily Injury

A personal injury case has no grounds if the victim doesn’t seek medical care soon after the accident. Medical records such as hospital stay, imaging, extended outpatient care and therapies will show the extent of the injury. Gather copies of all medical files including doctor’s notes, labs, scans and the diagnosis of injury. The doctor should be able to describe the extent of the short and long-term impact the injury will have on the victim’s life.

Every case is unique and may require different or additional evidence, but these three examples of evidence are required for all cases. Consulting with a personal injury attorney will ensure the individual case is handled appropriately through accurate evidence

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