On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | May 13, 2024 | Car Accidents
If you’ve suffered an injury because of another driver’s negligence, you’ll file your claim with the at-fault driver’s car insurance provider. Because car accident claims are based on evidence and because you’ll need to prove the other driver’s negligence, documentation is key. It’s important to note here, however, that if you’re seriously injured, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to participate in the evidence gathering, but others at the scene are almost certain to do so on your behalf. Hiring an experienced Port St. Lucie car accident attorney as soon as you’re able to do so helps to ensure that you’ll have the strong claim you need to obtain the compensation that you deserve.
The Other Driver’s Negligence
Most car accidents are caused by driver negligence, which can come in a range of dangerous forms, including all the following:
- Distraction
- Impairment
- Excess speed
- Failure to take the effects of bad weather or the road’s condition into careful account
- Failure to follow traffic laws
- Exhaustion
- Aggression
Proving the Other Driver’s Negligence
An important component of your claim is proving the other driver’s negligence and the kind of documentation needed includes all the following:
- The police report and any tickets issued – such as if the other driver was ticketed for speeding, for example
- Any photos and videos taken by bystanders or by the police
- Any footage captured by dashcams or security cameras in the vicinity of the accident
- Eyewitness testimony
- Your account of how the accident happened
- Professional accident recreation models that help depict how the accident happened
- The testimony of professionals with expertise in the mechanics of the accident
Proving the Extent of Your Losses
Another important element of your claim is proving the extent of your legal damages, which include all the following categories:
- Property damage to your car and its contents
- Your medical expenses, which include both current and ongoing healthcare needs
- Your lost income, including any lost earning potential
- Your physical and emotional pain and suffering, which may outpace your other damages combined
The kind of evidence that’s used to prove the scope of your physical, financial, and emotional losses includes the following:
- Your doctor’s report regarding your injuries and your expected recovery
- Your medical bills
- Photos of your injuries over time
- The testimony of professionals with expertise in the kind of injuries you’ve suffered
- Your own description of how the accident has affected your life and similar descriptions shared by those who know you best
Don’t Wait to Consult with an Experienced Port St. Lucie Car Accident Attorney
The aftermath of a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence can leave you feeling adrift, but the seasoned car accident attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa – proudly serving Port St. Lucie – are standing by to help and have the legal insight and skill to gather the documentation necessary to build your strongest claim – in focused pursuit of a fair settlement or court award. To learn more, please contact us online or call 561-478-2500 today.
Gerald A. Rosenthal
Retired
Since opening the firm now known as Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa more than 40 years ago, Gerald A. Rosenthal has been a dedicated champion of the everyday hero – police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, construction workers, farm workers, and more. Passionate about preserving the civil rights of laborers, he has fought tirelessly against giant insurance companies who deny the injured workers their benefits. It’s not just the lawsuit Rosenthal fights to win – he is driven by the opportunity to restore his client’s quality of life.
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