Everyone knows you need evidence to prove a case in court, but few people understand what evidence actually is. This often leads to people not filing lawsuits even when they had a very high chance of winning. Here are some examples of what types of evidence you can use in court.

Witness Testimony

Many people confuse evidence as being something physical that a juror can hold in their hand. In fact, anything that might help prove what happened is considered evidence.

This includes witness testimony. Anything a witness says is evidence even if there isn't anything physical to back up their statements.

It's the jury's job to decide whether or not to believe a witness. That's why it's always important to find a neutral witness who has no interest in the outcome of the case whenever possible.

Your Own Testimony

You can be your own witness in court. Of course, the jury will be skeptical because you have an interest in the outcome, but telling your story will usually help.

It's best to have a neutral witness or physical evidence that backs all or most of your testimony. When that isn't possible, you can still help the jury understand the gaps in the other evidence.

For example, if your coworkers saw you leave work in perfect health, you drove straight to the grocery store where you fell and broke your leg, and then went straight to the hospital, the jury will probably believe you fell in the grocery store even without other witnesses.

Photos and Videos

Photos and videos are useful even if they don't show the actual events. For example, maybe when you fell in the grocery store you were knocked unconscious and obviously couldn't take pictures of the rice spilled all over the floor.

If you go back in a few weeks and the store is messy, or you find old pictures where the store was messy, it could help show that the store doesn't do enough to keep its floors safe even if there's no direct proof of a spill on the day you fell.

Expert Witnesses

Many people are used to seeing doctors, scientists, and other special witnesses in courtroom TV shows. Unfortunately, these witnesses charge very high fees to appear in court in real life. Fortunately, you aren't required to have an expert witness if their fee is too high compared to what you might win in court.

To learn more about the evidence you need to prove your case, contact a local attorney or law firm like Connor Law.