The moment you come to your senses and realize that a car accident happened, you may experience shock. These feelings could prevent you from responding to the situation rationally.
Knowing how to respond in a car accident may give you the confidence to stay calm and in control of the situation. One thing you can do is take photographs of the accident scene for your personal records.
Explains your injuries
In the heat of the moment, you may have a difficult time describing where you have pain or what your injuries are. Having photographs of the scene can help describe why you experienced the injuries you did.
Assessing points of impact on your vehicle may reveal the manner your body moved and thus explain how your injuries happened. Additionally, when you describe your injuries to an insurance adjuster, they may not take you seriously. Having photographic evidence can substantiate your claim and provide a firsthand witness of just how serious your accident was.
Describes the accident
Investigators rely heavily on the scene of an accident to understand who is at fault. Sometimes, they may miss certain details at the scene that a photograph was able to capture. According to AARP, some key elements you may want to document include tire marks, the position of the vehicles and road signs. Photographs can also capture the weather conditions which could have also played a role in the accident.
If your injuries prevent you from documenting the scene, do your best to describe the circumstances to someone else who can help you record critical details before you forget them. If a car accident has caused substantial injuries, you may consider taking legal action against the other driver. Photographic evidence can aid you in building your case.
