Evidence Preservation

Steps to maintain physical and digital evidence integrity from the incident through case resolution, including photos, surveillance, and records.

Litigation Hold — Directive to preserve all potentially relevant documents and data when litigation is reasonably anticipated, avoiding spoliation penalties.
Causation — The causal link between a defendant's breach of duty and the client's injuries, requiring both cause-in-fact and proximate cause.
Damages — Monetary compensation sought for losses including medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage.