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Collecting evidence is one of the most important parts of a car accident claim in Lafayette. Without sufficient documentation of your injuries and the cause of an accident, it can be difficult to settle or litigate a claim. For help gathering and compelling strong evidence to support your case, reach out to an experienced auto collision attorney.

How Attorneys Approach Evidence Collection

Attorneys begin gathering the information they need in the initial consultation with a victim. At this meeting, personal injury attorneys ask important questions such as:

  • Where the accident occurred
  • When the accident happened
  • Who was involved
  • What happened
  • What investigating agency worked the accident

From there, attorneys collect any photos taken at the scene, determine if any video footage exists, and gather as much other information as possible. From there, we will contact the insurance company and inform it that the defendant is represented by counsel. You can speak with a Lafayette personal injury lawyer to help you pursue compensation.

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Length of the Car Accident Claims Process

How long it takes to collect evidence to present in court can vary depending upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case. It may be necessary to consult several experts, including accident reconstructionists, engineers, and medical experts. There are a lot of moving parts to a tort claim.

Another important consideration is establishing medical causation for the injuries sustained due to an accident or negligence. An injured party must be allowed time to seek necessary medical care for their injuries before these injuries can be presented in the courtroom. The overall time needed to conclude a case depends on the severity of the injuries and length of the required treatment.

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Presenting the Evidence in Court

If a lawyer needs to present evidence in court, they are going to gather reports and take depositions of the other parties involved in the collision. Depositions mean going in a room, sitting down, and asking questions while it is recorded and transcribed for the record. The parties in a deposition are under oath, so they have the same responsibility to tell the truth as they would in the courtroom.

That is called the discovery process, and it begins after filing suit. The lawyer sends questions to the opposing party, include questions about how the accident occurred, what kind of insurance coverage is available, and other facts relevant to the case? Lawyers try to gather as much information as possible during the discovery process, so by the time the case gets to trial, they have everything organized and ready to present to the judge or jury.

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What to Look for in a Lafayette Car Accident Attorney

When searching for an attorney or law firm to handle a car accident case, it is important to look for someone with extensive experience in handling other auto crash cases. It is important to look for a lawyer who knows how to prove liability, prove the victim’s injuries, and prove causation.

An experienced Lafayette attorney could help collect strong evidence in support of your car accident case. For a consultation, call today.

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