Types of Evidence for Your Columbus Motorcycle Accident Claim
Motorcycle accidents are common occurrences in Columbus, Ohio. Motorcycle accidents can result in severe injuries. Motorcycle accidents can result in substantial medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Fortunately, Ohio law allows individuals who suffer injuries in a motorcycle accident because of a driver’s negligence to recover compensation from the negligent driver. If you sustained injuries in a Columbus motorcycle accident because of another driver’s negligence, you can file a compensation claim and recover compensation for, among others, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
When it comes to motorcycle accident cases, you should know that the success of your case hinges on various factors, including the strength of your evidence. The following are important aspects that couple impact the value of your Columbus motorcycle accident claim:
- The Police Report
The police report pertaining to your accident can be one of the most helpful aspects in your Columbus motorcycle accident case. Whenever an accident occurs involving a motorcycle and a car, the police will be called to the accident scene. Once the police arrive at the accident scene, they will conduct a preliminary investigation and prepare a report. The police report may contain vital information, including;
- Witness statements
- The statements of the parties involved in the accident
- Injuries suffered by the involved parties
- What or who could have caused the accident
- Estimated speeds of the motorcycle and car involved
- Road and weather conditions at the time of the accident
- The Motorcycle
Other potential evidence in your case is the motorcycle itself. The bike can help demonstrate how the crash occurred. It can show where the impact happened and the damage sustained. Store the bike safely for use later as evidence. If you must repair the motorcycle, ensure you take detailed photos of it.
- Pictures and Videos
If you took any pictures or videos after your accident, they could serve as helpful evidence in your case. If your accident happened on a busy street, it is likely that the moment of impact was captured by some sort of camera, such as a CCTV camera. Such footage can play a vital role in your case. Other types of cameras that may have captured your accident include a traffic camera and the dashcam of a police vehicle. An attorney can help with obtaining footage from different individuals or entities.
- Witness Statements
After a motorcycle accident, it is vital to gather witnesses’ names and contact information as long as you are physically able to do so. People who saw your accident happen may be able to corroborate your version of events and strengthen your case. If you don’t have the names and contact information of witnesses, you may find this information in the police report pertaining to your accident.
- Experts
Ensuring you have the proper experts to help with important aspects of your case, as well as your ability to prove those aspects, can be vital. Such experts may include crash reconstructionists, traffic sequence interpretation, human factors experts, and life care planners who can opine on the cost of future expenses and services required. Our law firm has established strong relationships with some of the best experts over the years we have handled Ohio motorcycle accident claims.
Contact Our Columbus Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Enlist the help of one of our skilled Columbus motorcycle accident attorneys at the law firm of Brian G. Miller CO. L.P.A. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
