Evidence in Injury Claims

You do not need to have every record gathered before speaking with an attorney. Preserve the evidence you already have—including photographs, damaged products, clothing or footwear, reports, and witness information—because some evidence can be difficult or impossible to replace later.

What insurers will ask for

Frequently asked questions

Related resources

• Dealing With Insurance After an Injury — Dealing With Insurance After an Injury

  You usually must cooperate with your own insurer. The other company’s adjuster does not work for you. Recorded statements, medical authorizations, and early settlement offers can affect the claim. Get advice before you guess about fault or future medical care.

• How Personal Injury Claims Work — How Personal Injury Claims Work

  Most injury claims follow a path: medical care, a record of what happened, notice to insurers, investigation, and either settlement or a lawsuit. Your path can skip steps or stall. Nothing here is a promise that a claim will be paid.

• Slip and Fall Injury Claims — Slip and Fall Injury Claims

  You may have a claim if a property owner or occupier failed to use reasonable care and that failure caused your fall. Wet floors, broken stairs, poor lighting, and unmarked hazards are common fact patterns. Falling is not enough by itself. The owner’s knowledge of the hazard often matters.