If you get involved in a car accident and you don’t require immediate medical attention, it can be helpful to take pictures of the crash scene. Medical care should always come first, of course. So the first step is to check on yourself, your passengers and anyone else who is involved.
But you may need to seek compensation after that accident, so you want to take pictures to help show how the crash occurred and why the other driver was at fault. This type of evidence can be beneficial, along with police reports, witness statements, dash cam footage and much more. Below are a few tips to help as you take your photographs.
Capturing the scene
Start by capturing the accident scene itself. This is more than just the vehicles; it should also show things like the road design, the placement of any stop signs or traffic lights and where the vehicles ended up in the road after the crash.
Pictures of the details
Next, take closer pictures of the details of the accident. These can show the specific damage to your vehicle. You may also want to take pictures of injuries that you’ve suffered. These photos help to show exactly what happened during the accident and that your injuries did come from that crash.
Contact information
Finally, take pictures of the contact information for the other driver. Along with photos of their vehicle, take pictures of their driver’s license, their license plate, their registration and their proof of insurance. You need to exchange this information anyway, so taking a photo on your phone makes it easier.
If you or a loved one has been injured in the crash, then it is time to look into your options to seek financial compensation.