Videos in Personal Injury Cases Are Increasingly Important 

When an injury is caused by the negligent actions of another person, that person should be held responsible. In situations where there are significant injuries as a result of an accident you should contact local personal injury lawyers. The injured party must prove that the injury was caused by negligence. When gathering evidence, videos in personal injury cases are increasingly important.

Gathering Evidence in Personal Injury Cases

When someone is injured because of the negligence of another, it is necessary to provide proof. The injured party, or his attorney, must gather information and documentation that shows how the accident occurred, and who was at fault. In the case of a vehicle accident, the police may reconstruct the accident and will also gather information at the scene. Additionally, the statements of witnesses will be reviewed. If there is any camera surveillance, it may be instrumental in showing exactly what happened.

Video Cameras are Becoming Commonplace

Almost every store, parking lot, and public location utilizes video cameras. Videos are helpful in deterring crimes, but they are also instrumental in recording accidents. If you are involved in an accident you should look around to see if a camera may have caught the incident on tape. It is important to check immediately, because videos are often lost after a period of time. Sometimes traffic cameras are located near intersections. These may also hold important information about an accident.

Proving How an Accident Happened

It is necessary to determine how an accident occurred in order to prove negligence. A party is negligent if they did something wrong, or failed to do something they should have done. If they knew that their action could result in serious injuries, they are likely negligent. The negligent person should be held accountable for damages that resulted from the accident. Sometimes, a portion of responsibility will be assigned to drivers. This is called comparative negligence.

Take Photos at the Accident Scene

If you or your passengers are able to safely do so, you should take photos at the accident scene. Preferably, take photos of the vehicles before they have been moved. Even photos taken later may be helpful in resolving difficult accident cases. Return to the location of the accident to take photos. Talk with any local area businesses that may have cameras.

If you were involved in a serious accident, it is advisable to seek help from an experienced personal injury attorney. Call the lawyers at Udall Shumway PLC to discuss the details of your case today.

This blog should be used for informational purposes only. It does not create an attorney-client relationship with any reader and should not be construed as legal advice. If you or someone you know wishes to seek the help of an experienced personal injury attorney regarding Videos In Personal Injury Cases, or other personal injury matters, call Mesa AZ Personal Injury Attorney Clark R. Richter at 480-461-5321 or contact him at crr@udallshumway.com for a free consultation to discuss your rights and options. Udall Shumway PLC is located in Mesa, Arizona and is a full service law firm. We assist Individuals, families, businesses, schools and municipalities in Mesa and the Phoenix/East Valley.

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