What Evidence Is Needed to Prove a Crime Victim’s Civil Lawsuit?

Your testimony can be another powerful piece of evidence in support of your civil lawsuit.

It will be your opportunity to share with the jury what happened and how that crime has impacted your life.

In addition to your testimony, you and your attorney might also decide to call on additional witnesses, such as friends and family members who can attest to your trauma. There might also be witnesses to the actual crime itself.

Third-Party Liability Evidence

When you are naming a third party as liable in your criminal assault, you need to establish the specific negligent acts that led to the crime. For instance, if you were assaulted at a nightclub or other venue, proof of the lack of adequate security can work in your favor.

You can also include maintenance reports and complaints about specific property issues, such as broken locks, faulty entrance systems, and poor parking lot lighting.

Also, any prior crime incident reports can establish that the property owner was aware of the potential for harm and neglected to enact proactive measures to keep residents and visitors safe.

Financial Documentation

You aren’t just filing a lawsuit for justice. You’re also seeking compensation for any direct financial losses. That can include proof of lost wages, medical bills, therapy costs, and property replacement.

Expert Opinions

You can also present testimony from medical professionals and therapists who can describe the extent of any injuries and the extent of emotional trauma. These witnesses can also attest to your need for future medical care or ongoing therapy.

How Philadelphia Attorneys Secure and Preserve Key Evidence

It might seem like an overwhelming task to collect all the relevant evidence you need in support of your civil lawsuit. The good news is that you don’t have to do that alone. That is a task that the legal team at Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan can help with.

If we agree to work together to present your civil complaint, we’ll immediately spring into action to conduct an independent investigation of the incident. This investigation will often run parallel to any law enforcement efforts to bring your assailant to justice. Some of the same evidence can be shared. The difference is that we’ll become your fierce advocate and remain laser-focused on supporting your cause.

We can issue spoliation letters to property owners and other relevant parties that demand specific evidence, such as surveillance footage and other records. That will force them not to destroy the evidence.

Most importantly, we’ll provide you with guidance every step of the way. That includes discussing potential challenges and our strategy to overcome them. We pride ourselves on the open lines of communication that we keep with our clients.

We want every decision you make to be an informed one.

All of this support begins with your first consultation. Contact us today to schedule your talk with our legal team today, and let’s find out what should happen next.