One of the best ways to uncover the truth about why a crash happened or to show what you are claiming is true is to produce photographic evidence. While it’s not quite true that the camera never lies, images of events can carry a lot of weight.
There are several ways to get such evidence:
Take it yourself
If you are still able to, you may want to pull out your phone and start snapping. Don’t be shy, snap anything and everything. You can then pass the images to your legal team to sort through – they might spot something helpful in an image you thought was worthless.
Take photos of injuries, the vehicles, the overall scene and even the people around at the time (as long as they don’t tell you not to). Try to get photos of the same thing from different distances and angles as it can help you build a more complete picture of events and things can look different from one viewpoint to the next.
Remember, that most cell phones take video as well as stills, and video can definitely be useful too, as it may capture what people are saying – such as the other driver saying they did not see you, or a bystander saying the other driver failed to stop at the red light.
Ask bystanders
You’ve probably seen clips of crashes on social media, aken by bystanders with their phones. There are several ways you may be able to get hold of these.
Fixed cameras
There are a lot of fixed cameras around, from those at intersections to those acting as security on buildings. Don’t restrict yourself to ones in the immediate vicinity. Footage of the other driver acting recklessly a few blocks back could be just as useful.
Understanding how best to collect evidence and build it into a convincing case can increase the chance you get the compensation you need. Seeking guidance from someone with experience in these matters is wise.