A serious auto collision or other motor vehicle accident can injure or kill a driver, passenger, or pedestrian in an instant. Almost as quickly, the physical evidence that can be vital to proving liability and recovering compensation can also be irreparably damaged.
Gathering and preserving physical evidence found at an accident scene is extremely important. Skid marks, scuff marks, gouges, tire prints, and similar impressions may remain on the roadway only for a short time before they are erased or corrupted. Broken glass, dirt, and debris may be scattered almost immediately. Once these pieces of data are moved, obscured, or intermingled with more recent marks, the personal injury lawyer’s task of proving negligence becomes significantly harder.
Exact measurement of this physical evidence is necessary to give the jury a complete picture of the auto accident scene. When a car or motorcycle crash is unwitnessed, the pieces of information left behind by a speeding vehicle are even more important. Precise measurements can enable accident reconstruction, revealing what happened in exact detail long after the event has passed.
Saving this vital information before it is lost means that in any car crash, important steps should be taken immediately if at all possible. Photograph the cars involved in the accident, get the names of any witnesses, and see a competent medical doctor for back and neck injury or other injuries caused by the crash. An accident attorney should also be consulted without delay. If the other driver was at fault, you may be entitled to compensation for personal injuries, car damage, and lost wages.
Free Consultation with a Portland Accident Attorney
Auto accident cases can be represented on a contingency fee basis. This means that in most cases, the injured person does not need to pay an upfront retainer or hourly fees to hire a lawyer. The Law Office of Dane E. Johnson, LLC is a Portland personal injury law firm for plaintiffs hurt by car crashes or pedestrian collisions. An initial attorney consultation to evaluate your potential case is available at no charge. If you or loved ones have been hurt by a negligent, careless, or intoxicated motorist, contact us online or call toll free (800) 714-3204.
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