How Dash Cams and Phone Photos Can Strengthen Your Injury Case
If you’ve ever thought about getting a dash cam — consider this your sign to do it.
In personal injury cases, evidence is everything. The more you can show, the better your chances of winning the compensation you deserve. And when it comes to showing what really happened, photos and video can be game-changers.
Let me break down how dash cam footage and phone photos help us build stronger, faster, and more effective injury cases.
1. Dash Cam Footage Shows What Really Happened — No Guesswork Needed
A dash cam can capture:
The exact moment of impact
Who had the right of way
The behavior of the other driver (speeding, swerving, running a red light)
Road and weather conditions
Pedestrians, witnesses, or nearby vehicles
With clear video, it’s not your word against theirs — it’s visual proof. That kind of evidence makes insurance companies nervous, because they can’t argue with it.
2. Phone Photos Tell the Story of the Scene
Right after a crash, if you’re physically able, take pictures. They don’t have to be perfect — just detailed.
What to capture:
Damage to all vehicles
Skid marks or debris
Road signs or traffic signals
License plates
Injuries
The inside of your car (airbag deployment, broken glass, etc.)
The general layout of the crash scene
These photos give context that’s easy to forget later — and they help us paint a full picture of what happened and how it affected you.
3. Photos of Your Injuries Matter, Too
Bruises fade. Swelling goes down. Stiffness can’t be seen.
That’s why it’s important to photograph your injuries in the hours and days after the crash. We use these images to show how you looked before and during recovery — not just what’s written in a report.
4. This Kind of Evidence Helps Us Push Back on Lowball Offers
When we can present clear, undeniable proof of the other driver’s fault and the severity of your injuries, it’s harder for the insurance company to play games.
They see that we’re ready to take your case seriously — and they know they should too.
Pro Tip: Keep Evidence Backed Up and Secure
If you use a dash cam, make sure it saves footage externally or to the cloud. And if you take photos with your phone, back them up or email them to yourself right away. You don’t want to lose key evidence if your phone breaks or storage fills up.
Let Us Put Your Evidence to Work
If you’ve been in an accident and have dash cam footage or photos, don’t keep them to yourself. Bring them to us, and we’ll make sure they’re used to strengthen your case, protect your story, and fight for full compensation.
If you don’t have this kind of evidence, don’t worry — we know how to build a strong case with or without it.
But if you do? That’s power. Let’s use it.
— Aaron
