Evidence Collection and Documentation Flashcards
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Which document proves your lost income after an accident?
Answer: Pay stubs, tax returns, and a letter from your employer
Pay stubs and employer letters provide verifiable proof of income that was lost due to accident-related inability to work.
What is the purpose of keeping a pain journal after an accident?
Answer: To document daily pain levels, limitations, and emotional impacts for your claim
A pain journal creates a contemporaneous record of suffering and functional limitations that supports non-economic damage claims.
If there are witnesses to the accident, you should:
Answer: Collect their names and contact information immediately
Witness testimony can corroborate your account of the accident and counter false claims by the other driver.
What does 'spoliation of evidence' mean in accident cases?
Answer: The destruction or loss of evidence relevant to a legal claim
Spoliation occurs when evidence is destroyed or allowed to degrade, which can severely harm a victim's case or lead to sanctions against the responsible party.
Black box data from a commercial vehicle involved in your accident can show:
Answer: Speed, braking, and driver behavior before the crash
Electronic Data Recorders (black boxes) capture pre-crash vehicle speed, braking force, and other critical data that establish liability.
Why should you avoid posting about your accident on social media?
Answer: Social media posts can be used by the defense to undermine your injury claims
Defense attorneys regularly monitor social media for posts or photos that contradict claimed injuries or limitations.