If you have been involved in a car accident, it could become a he-said, she-said disagreement. This is especially true if the other driver didn’t use a turn signal or wasn’t using headlights. In these situations, if the other driver doesn’t admit his or her error, it can be challenging to determine who is at fault.
If you check for witnesses and then find there weren’t any, don’t despair. You could still have a successful personal injury claim. There are other ways that you can gather up supporting documentation for your personal injury claim.
The Accident Report
When the officer arrives on the scene, he will talk to all parties involved. He will also consider the injuries, the point of impact, and the location of the vehicles. This investigation might be able to help determine what happened and how it happened.
If it is physically possible for you to do so, you should photograph the accident scene. Get photos from all angles, the photos of the damages, and the photos of visible injuries. These images might help show what happened.
Check For Cameras
Traffic cameras and surveillance or security cameras are now in common use. Look around to see if there is one in the vicinity. If there is, make note of it. Your personal injury attorney can have the camera reviewed for evidence. It could have been the witness that you need, catching the entire crash on tape. A video of the crash is better than any human witness. Also, it could have been caught on a dash camera. Not necessarily your dash camera, but a dash camera of a nearby car where the driver didn’t notice the crash.
Maintain Documentation
You should maintain thorough documentation and evidence. Keep copies of medical bills and medical records, copies of documents showing missed work and lost wages, receipts for rental cars and towing bills, prescription receipts, and anything else that might help show which damages you suffered because of the crash.
You should be very alert and attentive. You could find evidence in areas where you least expect it. You might notice things when you go back through and review the photos of the crash scene. Sometimes things are more noticeable the second go round. Be sure to take note of all your damages because they must all be included in your personal injury claim.
Common Damages Suffered In A Car Accident
If you have bene involved in a car accident with no witnesses, you should be attentive to all the damages that you suffered. Here are a few of the common damages claimed in such crashes:
- Medical bills – past and future
- Lost wages – past and future
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Property damages
- Mental anguish
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
Consult With A Personal Injury Attorney
Your personal injury lawyer will investigate the accident and determine who is liable. Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, so you have nothing to lose. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form today.
