What Evidence Is Used in a Personal Injury Claim?

In most personal injury cases, an attorney must prove negligence by a “preponderance of the evidence.” This is a standard lower than “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Meeting the preponderance of the evidence standard means proving to a judge or jury that it is more likely than not that the opposing party caused the injuries.

Examples of evidence your attorney might use to prove negligence include:

  • Police accident reports
  • Business incident reports
  • Accident scene photos and videos
  • Surveillance footage
  • Eyewitness testimony
  • Cell phone records
  • Maintenance records
  • Electronic data logs
  • Accident reconstruction expert reports