The Ways Your Attorney Will Prove Your Case
You’ve been hurt in a car wreck in Illinois. You have a right to file a personal injury claim, but you’ll need to gather compelling evidence to support your claim. What evidence is commonly used in an Illinois car accident claim? What must you show to prevail with a judge and jury?
The Burden and Standard of Proof in an Illinois Car Accident Lawsuit
According to statistics gathered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, there are, on average, more than 800 motor vehicle accidents in Illinois every day. When you’ve been injured because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you have a right to seek full and fair compensation for your losses. If you are unable to reach a settlement, you’ll have to take your case to trial, where you’ll have to show the judge and jury that your version of the facts is more believable than the defendant’s allegations. You’ll do that with evidence.
The Types of Evidence Commonly Used in an Illinois Car Accident Claim
Your lawyer will typically conduct a thorough investigation of the facts and circumstances of your case. At trial, the following types of evidence will typically be used to support your claim:
- Oral testimony by parties or witnesses, describing what they saw, heard or otherwise observed
- Documents that show expenses or losses connected with or resulting from the accident
- Physical evidence, such as pictures of your injuries, the damage to your vehicle, or the road/weather conditions at the time of the accident
- Expert witness testimony, including evidence from accident reconstruction specialists, medical professionals and financial projections specialists
Contact Our Offices Today for Experienced Representation after an Illinois Car Accident
At the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, we bring more than 26 years of experience to car accident injury victims in Illinois and nationwide, including people in Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville and Rockford. We know how the injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident can change your life in an instant. We will work hard to help you get full and fair compensation for all your losses, including wages and income, medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and loss of enjoyment of life. Arrange a free consultation today.
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