Evidence guides: what proves a Florida injury case
Every case is decided on evidence, and most of it has a shelf life. These guides walk through the evidence that matters for each kind of case, who holds it, how it is obtained and how quickly it is lost.
What is a truck's black box, and why is it important for my case? — A truck's black box, officially known as an Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Electronic Logging Device (ELD), is an onboard computer that records vital driving data leading up to a collision.
Alcohol Related Accidents — In alcohol-related accidents, securing objective evidence quickly is critical to establishing liability.
Bicycle Accidents — Preserving evidence immediately after a bicycle crash is critical to establishing liability.
Boat Accidents — Preserving evidence immediately after a boat accident is critical because water conditions and vessel repairs can quickly erase vital clues.
Brain Injury — In a traumatic brain injury case, compelling evidence is the foundation of a strong claim.
Catastrophic Injury — In catastrophic injury cases, preserving evidence early is critical to establishing liability and demonstrating the severity of your damages.
Medical Malpractice — The foundation of any medical malpractice claim is the evidence demonstrating a breach of the standard of care.
Motorcycle Accidents — Preserving evidence is critical in a motorcycle accident claim to establish liability and document damages.
Negligent Security — In negligent security claims, proving that a crime was foreseeable and preventable is critical.
Nursing Home Abuse — In nursing home abuse claims, evidence can disappear quickly, making prompt preservation vital.
Pedestrian Accidents — In pedestrian accident cases, preserving evidence quickly is critical to establishing liability.
Probate & Estates — In probate and estate administration, documentary evidence is the foundation of a smooth process.
Public Bus Accidents — Evidence in public bus accidents is highly time-sensitive and often controlled by the transit authority.
Case results built on evidence
The Altman Law Firm fights for Car Crash Victim — Through rigorous early investigation, The Altman Law Firm uncovered a pivotal fact: the at-fault driver responsible for our client’s severe and permanent injuries was acting within the course and…
Automobile Accident — Our firm secured a $1,000,000.00 policy limits settlement for a young man who suffered a catastrophic arm amputation when the cement truck he was traveling in overturned.
Negligent Security resulting from assault — Jeffrey S. Altman served as lead counsel in a complex negligent security case stemming from a severe assault. Our client sustained a traumatic brain injury, resulting in an extended coma.
Key terms
Accident Report — A formal, detailed recording of an event documented from the scene of an incident by an authority figure, such as a law enforcement officer or hospital staff…
Causation — The critical legal link required to prove that the defendant's specific breach of duty was the direct and proximate cause of the plaintiff's injuries and…