Evidence guides: what proves a Florida injury case

Every case is decided on evidence, and most of it has a shelf life. This page collects what the firm has already published on proving a Florida injury case: articles, answers, the evidence section of each practice area, case results and key terms.

Articles on gathering and preserving evidence

How a Miami Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Preserves and Prosecutes Serious Injury and Wrongful Death Cases — Learn how The Altman Law Firm investigates, preserves, and prosecutes catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims involving car crashes, commercial trucks, and negligent security in Miami and…
How We Gather Evidence to Prove Negligence After a Florida Commercial Truck Accident — Learn how The Altman Law Firm preserves electronic truck data, driver logs, maintenance records, video, witness testimony, and other evidence to prove negligence after a Florida commercial truck crash

Answers about evidence

What happens if the store deletes the surveillance footage of my fall? — If a business deletes surveillance footage after being notified to preserve it, they may face legal consequences for spoliation of evidence.
Is it too late to investigate a wrongful death if months have passed? — It is not necessarily too late, provided the two-year statute of limitations has not expired. However, waiting can compromise the investigation.
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.
What should I do immediately after a truck accident in Florida to preserve evidence? — Immediately after a commercial truck accident, taking swift action is critical to protect your rights. The Altman Law Firm recommends these steps: 1.

How we handle evidence, by case type

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.
Nursing Home Abuse — Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse cases are similar to Medical Malpractice and other injury cases in Miami, Florida in that one of the most important things in the beginning of the case is to gather…
Truck / 18-Wheeler Accidents — In commercial trucking cases, evidence can disappear rapidly if not aggressively protected.
Uber, Lyft, Taxi, & Limo Accidents — As with all Car Accidents in Miami, Florida, one of the most important aspects of the case is gathering evidence early on.

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…