10/09/2026
Should I Take Pictures of My Car Accident?
Yes, absolutely. Many times, the photographs and video you take are the only concrete, tangible evidence of the scene of the accident.
If safe, take pictures of the vehicles before they are moved and the location of the accident from different angles. Vehicle license plates, driver’s licenses, and insurance information cards are all important too. Take pictures of the damage to all vehicles or property involved in the collision. Maybe a sign was run over or a gate was hit. Street signs can show exactly where the accident occurred. Road conditions, debris, skid marks, traffic signals, and other details at the scene may also become important later.
Take pictures of your injuries and those of anyone else who is willing to have them documented. Sometimes you may not realize how significant an injury is at the scene of an accident.
Later, it’s important to continue taking pictures of your injuries and how they are healing. A picture can sometimes say more than words. And an injury can change over time. Bruising may become more visible. Swelling may increase or decrease. A cast, brace or other treatment may change the way an injury looks. Pictures can help document that progression.
Don’t edit or delete your original photographs and video. Make sure you save them. Some dashcams and video recording systems may overwrite older footage. The position of a vehicle, damage to property, a street sign, the condition of an injury, or a few seconds of video may seem insignificant at the time, but those details may help tell the story of what happened later. You don’t have to be a professional photographer. Your job is simply to document what you can, when it is safe to do so.
At Edzant Price LLP, we believe informed clients make better decisions. Our goal is to help our community better understand the personal injury process before, during, and after an accident or clarify whether Lemon Law applies to their vehicle problems. If you have questions or would like to better understand your options, we're here to help. Call 661-222-9929 or visit https://www.edzantprice.com.