The Role That Physical Evidence Plays In Your Personal Injury Case

If your personal injury claim will be brought to court, you will want to bring both physical and non-physical evidence to the court. Physical evidence is something that is tangible and can be observed by the judge and jury. While physical evidence can be difficult to refute, there are some obstacles you might encounter and you will need help from a personal injury law firm.

Bringing in Physical Evidence

You may find it difficult to bring physical evidence into the courtroom. However, it's possible to accomplish this with the help of a camera. If you are able to take photographs of the evidence at multiple angles, this can help you argue your case.

For example, if you tripped at a store over a cord that was not properly secured, bringing the cord would not be practical or helpful. However, you should take a photograph of the cord to show that the cord was unreasonably dangerous. If you are too injured to take the photograph yourself, ask someone else to take it. Otherwise, you might risk having the property owner eventually fixing the cord that is out of place to cover up the evidence. 

Ask a Personal Injury Attorney to Put Your Physical Evidence in the Right Context

The relevance of the physical evidence will not always be obvious to the judge or jury. For this reason, a personal injury lawyer should assist you in your case and represent you in court. The lawyer will be accustomed to explaining evidence to a judge and will be able to explain how the evidence indicates that the defendant was negligent and that the negligence caused your injuries. 

Non-Physical Evidence

You may need non-physical evidence to make the physical evidence you are presenting more compelling. The non-physical evidence can include medical bills, depositions, and witness testimony. For example, you will need medical evidence to prove that you were injured as a result of tripping over the loose cord. 

Damages for Your Personal Injury Case

Not only will the personal injury law firm help you prove that the other party is at fault for your injuries but they will help articulate the various ways in which you have suffered as a result of your accident. For example, if you will be forced to exit your career because of your injuries, your personal injury lawyer will highlight this. Your damages will also be tied to the physical evidence you have.

To learn more, contact a personal injury lawyer today.

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