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Why It Is Important to Take Pictures After a Car Accident

Being in a car accidents can be a very scary experience for all who are involved. Car accidents can cause severe and even traumatic injuries to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Many serious car accidents ultimately lead to a personal injury claim to establish liability for the collision.

Because liability can be assigned right after an accident, it is important that you take photographs of the accident scene as soon as possible. Pictures are usually not subject to interpretation and can help you tell your side of the story more clearly. In this blog, we explain why you should always have photographic evidence if you have been in a car accident.

HOW QUICK DO I NEED TO TAKE PHOTOS OF THE ACCIDENT?

After you have been in an accident, the first thing you should do is assess yourself and any passengers in your vehicle to see if everyone is safe and not injured. If you or anyone in your vehicle is injured, you should immediately call 911 and ask for medical assistance.

Once you have checked for injuries, you can begin to photograph the accident scene. As you are taking photos, keep in mind that you want to capture images of property damage and injuries that will help an insurance company or jury piece together important details.

It is also important to note that the quality of your images will mater. If your phone takes blurry or pixelated images, you probably shouldn’t use it to document the accident scene. It is a good idea to keep a camera with you or in your vehicle that can capture quality images.

TAKE EFFECTIVE PHOTOS

Taking pictures from numerous angles will help you get strong results. Keep the following tips in mind when taking pictures of your accident:

• Take a general photo of the entire accident scene. Use wide shots from multiple angles and don’t worry too much about the details.
• Try to include the other vehicles that were involved in the accident. Your pictures should show the accident spot and the positon of the vehicles when the accident happened.
• Get pictures of all the weather conditions on the day of your accident. If the other driver claims that the accident was caused by an icy road, your photographs can be used to discredit their claim.
• Capture close-ups of your car’s damage with your camera. Photograph all the damage done to your vehicle, as well as your license plates to indicate that it is actually your vehicle.
• Make sure to get pictures of everyone involved in the accident. This includes photographing witnesses.

Have you been injured in a car accident? Was the other driver at fault? You might be entitled to financial compensation. Contact our Tulsa personal injury lawyersto discuss your case today.