Is evidence admitted differently in a construction accident case compared to other personal injury cases?

Yes, evidence admitted in a construction accident case can differ from other personal injury cases in North Carolina. When an individual has been injured on a construction site, the details of the accident could impact the way evidence is admitted in the case. For example, when an individual is employed by the owner/operator of the construction site, specific evidence may be admitted regarding the individual’s job duties which could potentially be held against the employer in a civil suit. In North Carolina, the admission of evidence in construction accident cases also depends on the type of injury sustained. For example, if an individual sustained a traumatic injury due to the negligence of a contractor, evidence regarding the extent of that injury as well as how it was caused may be admitted. Additionally, if a contractor had failed to adhere to safety regulations, that evidence may be used to demonstrate negligence and potentially lead to an award of damages. In addition, evidence gained from an investigation of the accident may be used to demonstrate negligence by the contractor or operator of the construction site. This could include photos or videos recorded by witnesses of the scene, as well as a detailed account of the events that occurred prior to the accident. All of this evidence could be used to support the individual’s claim in a construction accident case.

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