Video footage obtained through proper channels can legally be used as evidence. A lawyer will understand the legal procedures for obtaining video footage after a car accident. If there is video footage showing your accident or any related events, then your lawyer will seek to obtain this footage through requests to businesses and individuals, public records requests, and other avenues.
Video footage may be strong evidence. If such footage is not available, then your lawyer may rely on other types of evidence.
Video Footage May Show How Your Accident Happened
Video footage can paint a vivid picture of your accident. This sort of evidence could be helpful as your lawyer seeks compensation for you.
Your lawyer may recover video footage from:
- Cameras owned by a business located near the scene of your accident
- Government buildings with street-facing cameras
- Traffic cameras
- Dash cameras that caught your accident
This footage may provide compelling evidence in cases involving intoxicated drivers as well. There may be different legal requirements for obtaining different types of footage.
Your lawyer can determine what kind of video footage may be legally used as evidence in your case. Particularly helpful types of footage may show a driver:
- Running a red light
- Driving erratically
- Speeding
- Tailgating
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that drivers generally cause accidents. Any video footage that shows a driver acting improperly just before your accident could be an important piece of your case.
Your Lawyer May Prove Your Case Even Without Video Footage
Not every car accident will have video footage. Your lawyer will make your case for compensation even if video footage of your accident is not legally available.
Your lawyer may make your case for awards using:
- Witness accounts of your accident
- Photographic evidence
- Digital or physical accident recreation models
- The at-fault party’s own words
Your lawyer will use all available evidence to make your case for compensation after a car accident.
Your Losses May Entitle You to Awards
Your personal losses from your car accident may be substantial and exceed what your insurance provides coverage for.
Your lawyer will seek compensation for your injuries or the loss of a loved one. They may make your case through an insurance claim or a lawsuit. Every client has different losses, injuries, and legal needs.
A lawyer will work with you to seek the amount of compensation you deserve, and no less.
Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Today
Car accidents can cause debilitating injuries and the loss of life. Even seemingly minor accidents can have major consequences, financial or otherwise.
The team at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine goes the extra mile for clients who have been injured or lost a loved one from a car accident. Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today at (954) 525-0050 to complete a free consultation and see if a Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer can help you with your case.
