Being in a car accident can be stressful and scary. You or one of the other occupants of your vehicle may be hurt and need medical attention. Your car and other personal belongings might be damaged.
If you’re ever in this unfortunate situation, there are a number of things that you can do at the scene of the accident that will help you protect your legal rights in case there is any lawsuit or dispute over an insurance claim.
Take Photos of the Accident Scene
One of the most important things that you can do is take pictures of the car accident scene. Photographic evidence of details related to the auto accident will help you prove what happened in case there is any dispute.
Once you are sure that everyone in the accident is okay and gets the medical attention that they need, you should attempt to take the following types of photos of the scene:
- entire scene of the accident from different angles
- location of the accident
- position of the vehicles
- location of any skid marks on the road
- road and weather conditions
- location of traffic lights, stop signs, and other street signs
- any visible injuries
- close-up of any property damage
Type of Camera is Not Important
The purpose of taking these photos is simply to document the accident scene to support your personal injury claim. You do not need to worry about having any special camera equipment. A smartphone camera or even a disposable camera will be sufficient. Use whatever you have available.
Take as Many Accident Photos As Possible
If you have a digital camera with a lot of storage capacity and can take a lot of photos, take as many pictures of the scene as you can. You might not realize what details will be important to your later accident claim. If your device has limited capacity, you will need to be more selective, but try to ensure you’ve captured all the details listed above.
Experienced Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyers
If you or a family member has been in a car accident, you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney who can help you protect your rights.
For a free legal consultation, call (702) 857-6000
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