Collecting Evidence in York Car Accident Claims

To be successful in a lawsuit after a car accident, you must gather sufficient evidence to prove both liability and damages. Unfortunately, collecting evidence in York car accident claims is not always simple and may involve unexpected obstacles.

A skilled car accident attorney from our experienced legal team at Clark & Howell LLC could investigate and find the proof you need to build a robust claim for fair and full compensation. We handle cases with the type of dedication we would extend to our own friends and family.

How Do We Collect Evidence to Prove Liability?

To prevail in your legal claim, you must establish that someone else is legally responsible for the car accident. The at-fault party is usually another driver, but you may be able to pursue a lawsuit against another party, such as:

• A mechanic who failed to make necessary car repairs
• The employer of an at-fault driver who was driving as part of their professional duties
• A governmental or municipal agency in charge of maintaining and repairing the roads

Contact our skilled team at Clark & Howell LLC in York to help gather information, such as the following, for auto collision claims to determine what happened and who might bear liability.

Police Report

We begin our investigation by carefully reviewing the police accident report, which would contain helpful observations by the officer who first arrived at the scene. The police report would include information about any traffic violations and might also have the officer’s opinions about fault.

Photographs and Videos

After reviewing the police report, our legal team could gather photographs and videos, particularly those you took or obtained showing damage to the vehicles, as well as pictures of road conditions and traffic signs. Our legal team could also search for traffic camera footage from the city of York, surveillance footage from any private business security cameras, or dashcam footage.

Witness Statements

Our dedicated legal team could interview any bystanders to the crash to learn what they observed leading up to, during, and after the accident. We know what questions to ask to document their observations.

Cellphone Records

We could also follow the correct procedural protocols to obtain legal copies of the driver’s cellphone records if you believe distracted driving was involved.

Blood Alcohol Tests

If you believe the driver was drunk, we could also subpoena copies of their blood alcohol records.

Our knowledgeable legal team could examine all available evidence to help you find proof establishing liability.

The Importance of Medical Documentation as Evidence

After establishing the liability of an at-fault driver or other responsible party, our legal team could also utilize your medical records to strengthen your case. Steps we take include:

• Reviewing your medical records and speaking with your doctors to learn about the collision’s physical impacts on your body
• Consulting with medical experts to learn your future anticipated medical prognosis, which helps us pursue a settlement for any ongoing medical care
• Helping you gather pay stubs and other proof of lost wages if your injuries prevent you from working either temporarily or permanently
• Meeting with you and your family members to discover the non-economic costs of the accident and help you pursue damages for your pain and suffering, mental anguish, mobility limitations, disfigurement, or decreased enjoyment of life

These steps could help us collect evidence for your case and establish the damages you suffered in the York car crash.

Contact a York Attorney About Gathering Evidence in Car Crash Claims

To obtain full compensation after a motor vehicle wreck, you must build a robust claim. Contact a dedicated attorney from Clark & Howell LLC who is familiar with collecting evidence in York car accident claims. Our determined legal team could fight aggressively and tirelessly for you to secure justice for the harm you have suffered.