Car crashes happen all the time, and there is a good chance you will be caught up in one at some point. These accidents can prove costly, so it’s important you have sufficient evidence to back up your claim if you believe the other driver was responsible and their insurer should compensate you. Photographs can be a big help here.
If your cell phone has a camera, this allows you to gather important evidence with the minimum of fuss. Here are some things you should try to capture:
Your injuries
Insurers sometimes try to argue that an injury happened after a crash. It will be much harder for them to do so if you have photos taken immediately after the collision while still at the scene.
Damage to the vehicles
Capturing the extent of the damage to your vehicle when it is fresh can again counter arguments that you damaged your vehicle afterward. Photos of the other party’s vehicle can help if they try to claim they suffered more damage than they actually did.
The overall crash scene
Plenty of pictures will help. You want to show where the vehicles ended up, where each vehicle came from, and what the weather, road conditions and lighting were like at the time of the collision. Remember, things can look different from different angles, so taking photos from a variety of angles is wise.
Potential witnesses
Witnesses can be very helpful, but they usually have other places to be, so do not hang around for long. Snapping a quick photo of their registration plate or even of them means you can pass the information to your legal team if they feel there is someone worth tracking down.
Car crash claims can be complex, so using your cell phone to gather photographic evidence can increase the chance you succeed in your quest for compensation. As can taking legal help to build your case.
