What Evidence Do I Need for a Car Wreck Claim?

 Posted on February 24, 2025 in Car Accidents

When you are involved in a car crash, you may be able to file an insurance claim to secure compensation for your various damages. However, the claims process is not as simple as accusing someone else of causing your crash and waiting for your payment. You need several kinds of evidence to support your claim. Even with clear evidence, the insurer probably will not offer you a reasonable settlement amount.

Your knowledgeable Comal County, TX personal injury attorney will investigate your car accident. We know what kinds of supporting evidence to look for and how to find it. Using that evidence, we will work hard to ensure the compensation you receive is the maximum amount available.

Why Do I Need Evidence for My Car Wreck Insurance Claim?

Insurance companies do not want to pay your claim. They will use any excuse to deny it or argue about the amount they are liable to pay. Without evidence to support your claim, you may not get all the compensation you are entitled to.

Most car accident claims are based on negligence. When you have evidence that shows someone else’s negligence contributed to causing your wreck, the evidence establishes fault. With fault comes liability for paying for the harm that person caused. If the at-fault driver has auto insurance, your claim will be against his policy. The auto insurance company needs proof that its policyholder is liable for paying your damages to process your claim.

You could receive a payout for several eligible damages, but you cannot use arbitrary figures. Economic damages are based on the actual costs incurred by your wreck, and you must show documentation that proves these expenses are legitimate.

Non-economic damages are harder to quantify because they are not tied to a tangible loss. This category of damages addresses intangible consequences of your accident, like pain and suffering, emotional and mental distress, and a loss of enjoyment of life. You need evidence showing how severely your accident and resulting injuries are affecting your quality of life.

What Kinds of Evidence Do I Need to Support My Car Accident Claim?

You need several kinds of evidence to prove the at-fault party’s insurance company is liable for paying your damages, such as:

• Accident investigation results that establish another party’s negligence

• Proof that you do not share fault

• Receipts, bills, wage information, and estimated costs of future financial losses related to your wreck

• Medical evidence proving that your injuries were sustained in the accident and whether your condition could continue to improve with further medical treatment

• Evidence that shows the impact the crash had on your life, which may require expert examinations and testimony

Our lawyer has extensive experience collecting supporting evidence and presenting it to insurers or the court. We will fight to maximize your compensation.

Call Our Dedicated New Braunfels, TX Car Wreck Lawyer

Collecting supporting evidence is only one of the ways working with a skilled Comal County, TX personal injury attorney from The Bettersworth Law Firm benefits you. Call 830-606-0404 to learn more, or request your no-cost case review online.