The adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” is never truer than when used to describe the importance of photographic evidence in auto accident claims. Photos and videos of the accident are crucial. They showcase the severity of the crash and help clearly establish the impact it’s had on you — giving viewers insight into the resultant damages to your vehicle and an impression of what you likely experienced when the crash was occurring. Because visual evidence can highlight the egregiousness of the other party’s actions, they are paramount in justifying your request for maximum compensation.

At Kanner & Pintaluga, we’ll use photographic evidence to strengthen your claim, increasing your chances of success as we pursue maximum recovery.

Should You Take Photos After a Car Crash in Boca Raton?

If possible, taking pictures and video of all the vehicles involved, including the body damage and where they came to rest after the crash, is ideal. Unfortunately, depending on where the accident occurred and at what time, collecting photographic evidence isn’t always safe or advisable. If you can’t take pictures safely, you should move your car out of the way of traffic and turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers. It’s illegal to obstruct traffic in Florida, even if it’s because you’ve just been in an accident. Be sure to move your car and/or contact a tow truck as soon as possible to avoid incurring a potential misdemeanor charge.

Once you’re out of the way of traffic, as you’re waiting for the police and medical attention, you should take extensive photos and videos of the vehicle damage and scene.

What Should You Take Pictures Of?