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What Evidence Do I Need to Support My Personal Injury Claim?

It’s tough to make a convincing personal injury claim. If you were injured in any kind of accident, whether that was a car crash or a slip and fall, our Washington D.C. injury attorneys are ready to help you build a case. Part of that means gathering any evidence we can to back up your side of the story.

What Kind of Evidence Can Back Up My Claim?

There are many types of evidence that can help you reinforce your claim. Some things that can help include:

  • Police reports
  • Store incident reports
  • Pay stubs, if you’re missing work
  • Medical bills and healthcare records
  • Safety reports or logs
  • Eyewitness testimony
  • Photos and videos
  • Expert testimony

Of course, every case is different. If you get involved in an accident with a truck, we can investigate the company and find previous safety violations and issues. If you get hurt in a slip and fall accident you’ll want a store incident report, but if you get in a car crash you’ll want to call the cops and have a police report written up. Our lawyers have experience helping people with all kinds of accident claims, so don’t think that we won’t be able to find a way to assist you.

Can a Lawyer Help Me Gather Evidence?

Yes, it can actually be easier to secure certain types of evidence with the help of a lawyer. Your attorney can go through the proper legal channels to find things like surveillance footage and any other evidence that could strengthen your case. We can also connect you with expert witnesses. Let us focus on gathering the evidence you need while you focus on your recovery.

How Long Do I Have to Gather Evidence and Make My Claim?

It’s important to gather every bit of evidence that you can, but you cannot take too long. The statute of limitations on personal injury claims is three years in Washington, D.C. There are rare exceptions, but for the most part you must begin legal action within three years of getting injured or your case will probably just be thrown out.

Maryland has the same time limit. Virginia has a shorter statute of limitations that gives accident victims two years to sue.

What Kinds of Damages Can I Win?

When you have the evidence you need to make a convincing claim, you can win many different types of damages. Your compensation can help make up for things like:

  • Medical expenses, past and future
  • Lost wages and loss of earning potential
  • Property damages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment
  • Mental anguish and psychological trauma

Contact Our Law Firm Today

If you are considering making a personal injury claim of your own, contact Trombly & Singer, PLLC. We can schedule a consultation and take a closer look at your case and situation. Building a winning case is tough, but our attorneys will do everything that they can to aid you in the fight for fair compensation.