If you are seriously hurt in a car accident, you may need to bring a legal claim to get full compensation for your losses. Collecting evidence in Orlando car accident claims is an essential part of the process.
The attorneys at Colling Gilbert Wright can manage your car accident claim to a successful conclusion, including identifying and presenting persuasive evidence of another party’s negligence. We are proud that other area attorneys use and recommend our firm for car accident cases. They are impressed with our professionalism, long record of outstanding results, and compassionate care for our clients.
Why Would You Need to Prove Fault in a No-Fault State?
If you are familiar with Florida’s no-fault system for vehicle wrecks, you probably know that you submit your claim to your own PIP insurer. The policy covers a portion of your medical expenses, lost wages, and incidental expenses, regardless of who is at fault for the accident.
However, PIP only pays up to the policy limits of $10,000. If your losses exceed your limit, you can sue the at-fault driver for your excess expenses plus pain and suffering damages. You can also sue if your injuries meet the threshold for serious injuries as those are defined in Florida Statutes § 627.737(2).
If you bring a lawsuit, you must prove your injuries are the direct result of another party’s negligence. Doing so requires evidence, and the guidance of a skilled Orlando car accident attorney from The Florida Firm.
Important Evidence You Can Provide
There are steps you can take to collect and preserve evidence after a car crash in Orlando if you are conscious. First, contact the police. Then lock your dashboard camera and remove the memory card, or detach the entire unit and put it in a safe place. Your camera’s recording of the crash can provide important evidence.
Take pictures of all sides of all involved vehicles. Photograph the scene, including tire marks and crash debris. Make a note of the exact location, the date and time, weather conditions, and any other information that could be relevant.
Get contact information for witnesses, but avoid discussing the crash with them. Anything you say to anyone could be used as evidence against you, so limit your conversation to the extent possible. Contact an attorney as soon as possible—review the wreck with them before you give a recorded statement to an insurance company.
Prompt Medical Evaluation Is Essential
The most important thing you can do after any wreck is get immediate medical attention. Traumatic injuries may not produce symptoms immediately, but a medical screening can identify them and prevent you from aggravating the injury.
A prompt medical exam is also critical if you bring a legal claim. The at-fault party’s insurance company will likely question the severity of your injuries. It might even suggest that you injured yourself in some other way, not in the crash. A medical record generated soon after the crash is persuasive evidence tying your injuries to the accident.
Evidence an Attorney Could Find
Our car accident attorneys at Colling Gilbert Wright in Orlando will conduct an independent investigation to collect additional types of evidence. The focus of our efforts depends on the circumstances of the crash.
For example, if another involved driver may have been drunk, we will try to find out if they bought or were served alcohol shortly before the wreck. The business or person who provided the alcohol could be liable to you in some cases. If you think another driver might have been using their phone at the time of the crash, we could subpoena their cell phone records to confirm.
Our firm has been representing people injured in vehicle accidents for decades, and we have a network of experts we call on when necessary. We hire the best engineers, accident reconstruction experts, private investigators, and others to help us find the evidence necessary to prove negligence and get you fair compensation. Our numerous six- and seven-figure car accident verdicts and settlements demonstrate that our approach delivers excellent results for our clients.
Work With Our Attorneys to Compile Evidence After a Car Accident in Orlando
If you were hurt in a wreck, you may need to prove someone else was negligent to get fair compensation. Work with a legal team skilled at collecting evidence in Orlando car accident claims.
You can work with us without risk, because we charge nothing until we have won compensation for you. Contact us today to schedule a complimentary review of your vehicle wreck case.