10/21/2026
πΈ In a car accident?
Photographs taken immediately after a car crash can help shape a legal claim. Here's what personal injury attorneys suggest you do if conditions are safe and you are well enough to capture photographs:
1οΈβ£ The wide shot. Capture the whole scene from a few angles before cars are moved (final resting position of vehicles, traffic signals, skid marks, debris, and road conditions).
2οΈβ£ Close-up of vehicle damage. Damage patterns tell the story of how a crash happened.
3οΈβ£ Injuries. Photograph visible injuries right away.
Bonus tips:
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Take more photos than you think you need, and add a quick video walk-around.
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Donβt discuss fault or post the photos on social media.
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Get checked by a doctor even if you feel fine. Injuries can be masked by adrenaline.
If you've been in an accident, contact Merrimack Valley's leading personal injury firm, Marcotte Law Firm, for a free consultation.
(This post is for general information only and is not legal advice).