Evidence is the backbone of a car accident case. If it’s strong, you have the power to force the insurance company to do the right thing and pay the benefits you need to cover medical bills, make up for lost paychecks, and compensate for the pain and suffering you’ve endured because of a crash.
Here’s the evidence our Austin accident attorneys find to be most helpful in building a successful claim.
The Police Report
Police reports help to (a) prove that an accident actually happened and (b) preserve important details about a crash, involved parties, and potential matters of liability.
The accident report can indicate if any involved party was issued a citation, include officer observations about a driver’s behavior and demeanor, and provide an overview of what happened and why.
Video Footage and Photographs
Pictures and video footage of a crash can be incredibly telling about why a car accident happened, how it could have potentially been avoided, and who’s at fault.
They can show:
- Tire tracks and skid marks indicating that a driver had to slam on their brakes because they were distracted
- A driver talking on their cell phone during or just before an accident
- Signs of driver impairment
- Traffic signals giving one driver the right of way, and not the other
Our Austin car accident lawyers move quickly to request footage from government agencies, vehicle owners, businesses, and private property owners who might have caught a client’s crash on camera.
Electronic Data
Many vehicles, especially large commercial trucks, have electronic monitoring systems that can provide valuable insight into a crash. Electronic data that can be useful in car, motorcycle, and truck accident cases includes:
- Driver-facing dash cam footage
- Electronic Control Module (ECM) data from truck black boxes
- GPS location data
- Cell phone records
This information can be used to determine what drivers were doing at the time of an accident and whether they were distracted, impaired, speeding, or negligent in some other way.
Witness Statements
Witness statements are best when they’re fresh. Our car accident attorneys find witnesses and get their statements on the record quickly, before they have an opportunity to change or fade over time.
Often, eyewitness accounts can help to corroborate a victim’s story, add important details and context to cases, and clear up disputes over liability.
Expert Testimony
Experts can often make or break a car accident case, especially when liability is being contested or damages are being challenged.
Accident reconstruction specialists, toxicologists, trucking industry specialists, medical professionals, psychologists, forensic experts, and other specialists can all offer valuable insight into how an accident happened, how the collision has affected a victim, and the potential long-term implications of a crash on a person’s life, all of which can be vital for winning a case and walking away with a meaningful financial award.
Dow Law Firm Acts Quickly to Preserve Valuable Evidence for Accident Cases in Texas
Not only do you face a two-year statute of limitations after a car accident in Texas, but you also face more practical time restraints. The longer it takes for you to pursue a claim, the less likely it is that you’ll have strong evidence needed to prove your case and force the insurance company to pay for your losses.
Contacting a car accident lawyer immediately after an accident in Texas can protect you and your claim. At Dow Law Firm, our Austin car accident attorneys can begin investigating, preserving evidence, and consulting experts as soon as you ask for our help.
Contact our Austin or Round Rock law offices at (512) 240-9951 to learn more about working with our award-winning car accident lawyers today. Your first consultation is free.