Although smartphones have been the main cause of distracted driving accidents,
they are considered helpful for taking pictures after a car accident.
Taking photos of the scene and other details surrounding the collision
helps preserve evidence for your car insurance claim or personal injury
lawsuit. When you are dealing with insurance adjusters who are investigating
your claim, these pictures are used to help paint a complete picture of
the accident and help you recover the full compensation that you are entitled
to for your injuries and damages.
The following are several tips for capturing the most evidence possible
after a car accident:
- Take pictures of the property damage: Snap photos of internal and external
damage to all vehicles involved. Do not forget to photograph the make,
model, and license plate numbers of the other vehicles. Be sure to capture
damage to other objects or buildings, as well as any skid marks or debris.
- Take photos of your injuries: If you can, take pictures of your injuries
as soon as possible after they were sustained and in the days following
your accident. Documenting the recovery process of your injury will show
the full extent of the harm you suffered from the crash.
- Take more pictures than your phone’s storage allows: Take more pictures
than you think you will need. You might not notice something that you
missed when you were originally taking the photos. Capture everything
that you think is relevant.
- Take pictures from multiple angles: People tend to take a picture of one
thing and then move on to the next. Rather, take multiple photos of the
same thing from different angles.
- Take photos of witnesses, police officers, and the other driver: You may
not recall all of the people who were present at the accident scene. It
may be helpful to know who was there in case you need to speak with them
later. Your lawyer may want to contact a witness or officer about giving
a testimony.
What You Need to Know About Insurance Adjusters
Many people who are injured in accidents and filing claims for the first
time don’t understand why they need to collect so much documentation
when they trust insurance adjusters. When you get a call from an insurance
adjuster after your accident, you may assume they just want to understand
what happened.
It’s important, however, to know that insurance companies are looking
to protect their bottom line above all else. This means that adjusters
frequently use what victims say to them against them in order to undermine
their claims or evade liability altogether. When you have photographic
evidence, however, you can prevent insurance adjusters from giving you
less financial compensation than you deserve.
Accessible Service in Fort Worth
The Law Office of James M. Stanley has more than 40 years of experience
serving clients in Forth Worth and throughout Texas. Because our team
understands the importance of convenience during this inconvenient time,
we offer 24/7 availability, meaning you’ll never have to worry about
any concerns going unaddressed. If you’re too injured to travel
to our office, we are more than happy to come to you at home or in the
hospital. You deserve a chance to rest while our legal team handles the
details of your case, from gathering evidence to interviewing witnesses.
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