How Dash Cam Footage Can Strengthen Your Car Accident Claim

If you are ever involved in a New Haven auto accident there will be a lot going on at the time of the accident and then in the immediate aftermath of the accident. There is a possibility that you or someone who is in your car is injured. You may be disorientated or stressed to a level that will not allow you to focus on the important steps you need to take to address the accident and ensure your safety. While you may not be able to take action at the time of the accident, you can take action before an accident occurs to protect your safety.

Of course some of the steps you may want to take ahead of time are to wear a seat belt and follow all of the rules of the road. One thing you may not have thought about, but that makes a tremendous amount of sense is to outfit your vehicle with a dash cam. A dash cam is a relatively inexpensive addition to your vehicle that can be your eyes in the event that you get into an accident. You may “blink” when the accident occurs, but the dash cam will not.

There are a tremendous amount of options when looking to outfit your car with a dash cam, so some things you will want to look for when deciding which one you should purchase. Some of the things you should consider include the following; video quality, whether or not the camera is outfitted with night vision (this is important because accidents don’t just happen during the day), ease of installation and cost. Taking these factors into account will allow you to find the dash cam that suits your needs best.

So, why is adding a dash cam important to your safety and security during and after an accident? There are a number of reasons why you may want to have a dash cam rolling in the event that an accident were to occur.

1.) If you purchase a high quality dash cam that has great video quality, it can clearly show who is at fault in the accident. You may be in a situation where someone has run a red light and the footage from the camera may be able to clearly identify that person and act as evidence for your claim as to who is at fault in the accident. Any other fault at question can be captured by a dash cam too like someone who has failed to yield, who was speeding and who was driving recklessly. Utilizing the footage from this camera will allow you to make sure your actions during the incident are not questioned.

2.) Identifying injuries. Footage from the dash cam may capture the entire accident including any ensuing injuries that may occur. The footage may be able to help identify the extent of injuries. While identifying the injuries the dash cam footage may also be able to help identify any damage to your vehicle that occurs and how that damage may have occurred during the course of the accident. This footage may become helpful to strengthening your claim.

3.) If the other insurance company for the driver who is involved in the accident is disputing the accident or downplaying your claims, dash cam footage can be used to bolster your claim. The evidence provided by the dash cam footage can be enough to impact your claim in a positive way so you are compensated properly for your injuries. This footage can be used to confirm your description of the events of the accident that will allow you to have backup.

When a New Haven auto accident happens there will be a lot happening in your mind and around you, it can be hard to have a real clear understanding of what happened during the incident. While it is important to share your account of the accident after things settle down, it may also be important to have video backup of the events. This is where a dash cam could come in very handy when you’re trying to sort through what happened and what the after math of these events may mean for your health and your well-being.

In the event that you are injured in an accident you may need to speak with an attorney who has experience with these types of incidents. If you need to speak with someone contact our office and one of our attorneys will learn about your situation and work with you to protect your long-term interests.