Many accident cases include damages for pain and suffering. This is additional compensation over and beyond your economical expenses, meant to ameliorate some of the physical and mental suffering you had to endure. 

You can prove the extent of your pain and suffering after an accident: 

By Using Your Medical Bills & Records 

What kind of medical care you required following your accident and how much it cost is a significant component of calculating the amount of pain and suffering you endured. 

For example, if you were hospitalized, had surgery, and required extensive rehabilitation, it’s likely that your medical expenses are quite high and your injuries were critical. Your personal injury lawyer can use your hospital and doctor records to help illustrate that your suffering after the accident was severe.

By Taking Photographs  

When a court is assessing the pain and suffering of an accident victim, photographic evidence can be extraordinarily valuable. Pictures can often do a much better job of depicting the reality of an accident than written reports. 

Ideally, you will be able to take pictures of any property damage or injuries that occurred immediately after the incident. If you are too injured, ask if someone at the scene can take pictures for you. If not, begin taking photos of your injuries as soon as you can to document your healing. The more evidence you have to support your claim for damages, the greater your chance of receiving a favorable outcome. 

By Working With an Expert Witness 

An expert witness in someone who has specific education or training in a particular field. In personal injury cases, usually expert witnesses are emergency medicine doctors, or specialists like neurologists, trauma surgeons, and orthopedic specialists to name a few. 

An expert witness can help your case by providing testimony to how severely you were hurt. A good expert witness will be able to discuss the complicated medical details of your injuries in basic terms so most people will be able to understand it. Typically, severe accident victims with expert witness testimonies are awarded a higher settlement. 

Hurt In an Accident? Contact a Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Today 

If you or a family member were harmed in an accident, Chad Lewin can help. Attorney Lewin is a seasoned California injury lawyer who can assist you in bringing forward a case to obtain restitution for being hurt. Call today for your initial consultation.