If you’re planning to
file a lawsuit against your employer whose negligence, you believe, was
instrumental to the injury you sustained at work, you need to immediately start
collecting evidence that would help your case. It is best to consult a personal
injury lawyer on the possible sources of evidence, such as incident reports,
your medical records, and photos of the workplace area where the accident
happened.
If you think there is
available video footage of the accident, be cautious in obtaining this, and
make sure that you act under the guidance of your lawyer. The surveillance
footage could either be favorable to your legal complaint (i.e., it clearly
shows employer negligence), or be used against your case by the defense team.
Requesting for the Footage
You must follow due
process when requesting for videos from your employer or your employer’s
surveillance company. Make sure you get raw footage. The defense must also
follow the appropriate guidelines in keeping, distributing, or disposing of the
video. When the evidence is illegally obtained, it would be inadmissible in
court. There could also be legal implications if the evidence is altered,
concealed, or inappropriately destroyed.
Going Through the Video
You and your lawyer, with
the aid of video experts or even medical experts, can review the video to prepare
your case and perhaps prepare your counterarguments should the defense team
dispute your claims.
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