PICTURE PERFECT JUSTICE: Document Your Car Wreck Claim With Photos

You’ve heard the saying “A picture is worth a thousand words.” In personal injury cases, pictures can be worth thousands of dollars.

One of the most simple things that you can do is take photos of the scene of the wreck. Now that everyone has high quality cameras on your phones, taking a few pictures is easy and helpful.

The Importance of Photos at the Scene

Photos of the scene can be one of the most powerful parts of your case. Why?

Reason 1: They Tell the Story of What Happened

When you take pictures at the scene, you can tell the story of where the vehicles were positioned, road conditions, and other factors that can help explain how a wreck occurred. It is not uncommon for us to use photos of the scene to completely discredit another driver’s story.

Reason 2: They Protect Memories

Sadly, the litigation process is not usually a fast one. Memories fade over time, and the photos of the scene can help everyone remember what happened.

Reason 3: They Protect Against Changing Stories

There are many cases where the other driver will admit fault at the scene only to change their story later. Photos of the scene can help cement facts so that it’s harder for the other driver to change his story after the fact.

Tips for Taking Effective Photos of the Scene

There are several things you can do to help make your scene photos more effective:

• Take wide shots of the entire scene, including the positions of all vehicles.
• Focus on close-ups of damage to vehicles and any skid marks or debris on the road.
• Include traffic signs, signals, or weather conditions that may have contributed to the crash.
• Take photos of any visible injuries sustained at the scene.

Don’t Stop At The Scene: Use Photos to Document Your Injuries

In addition to taking photos of the scene, take photos of your injuries as you go along.

• Do you have bruising? Get photos.
• Are you in a cast? Get photos.
• Do you have wounds or other type of observable injuries? Get photos.
• Do you have scarring? Get photos?
• Are you forced to use a walker or some other type of device to help you do tasks? Get photos.

The number of photos you can get to help tell the story of our injuries is only limited by your imagination. But the more photos you get, the better your claim can be.

Conclusion: Protect Your Case with Pictures

Photos of the scene (and later your injuries) can really help your case. But for scene photos, you only have one shot to get it right. Once you leave the scene, you’ll never have the same chance to document what happened.

If you’ve been in a car wreck and need guidance on what steps to take next, contact us today. We’ll help you protect your rights and build a strong case for your claim.

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