Pictures can be a great source of information regarding an accident. That’s why it’s recommended to take them immediately after a crash before things on the scene change. You or the witnesses may forget a detail that can easily be obtained from a picture.
Here are six tips to help you when taking photos at an accident scene:
1. Take photos of the whole accident scene
Taking photos of the general view of the accident scene from different angles is crucial since you will have single shots with everything involved – a summary of the accident.
2. Capture the vehicles
Take photos of all the cars involved from different angles, documenting their positions and proximity to other vehicles.
3. Get close-ups
Take close-up photos of the damages on the cars, including scratches, dents, pressed parts, blown-out tires, broken windows, deployed airbags and so on.
Not only can these pictures confirm the damage to your vehicle, but they can also tell how the accident occurred; experts can use them to determine where the principal force was applied to your car and the direction the force came from.
4. Document the surroundings
Take photos of the relevant aspects in the surrounding area, such as traffic lights, road signs, road debris, skid marks and objects damaged by the accident.
It can also be beneficial to take photos of the weather conditions. Knowing if it was sunny, rainy, snowy, cloudy and so forth, can come in handy during investigations.
5. Take photos of your injuries
Ensure you photograph the injuries you sustained from the accident.
6. Photograph your personal property
If any of your personal property, including clothes, gadgets or accessories, is damaged or contains relevant evidence, don’t forget to document it as well.
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