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The Role of Dash Cams in Documenting Car Accidents

Posted on February 28, 2025 in Car Accidents

Loudoun County, VA car crash injury lawyer Dashboard-mounted cameras or "dash cams" can serve as vital evidence for documenting a car accident claim. While other forms of evidence can be disputed, dash cam footage can be hard to deny if it clearly shows how the accident happened. If you were injured in a car accident, a Maryland personal injury lawyer can make good use of your dashcam footage in your claim for compensation.

At Whitlock Law, LLC, we are here to protect your rights after a car wreck, using all available evidence to push for full compensation. We offer a small-firm experience, giving clients our individual attention with tenacious advocacy and sound counsel.

Why Negligence Matters

Only a few states, including Virginia and Maryland, use contributory negligence in car accidents. What this means is that if you are found to be even one percent at fault for a crash, you could be denied compensation by an insurance company.

With this in mind, dash cam footage can potentially make or break your personal injury claim. Having clear video proof of the other driver’s fault can give your claim a solid foundation to stand on. However, the insurance company could also cite some small detail in the video as proof of your fault, like a failure to signal a lane change. Your lawyer can argue against these claims to protect you from liability.

How Dash Cams Are Used to Prove Fault

Your dash cam footage can be used to show reckless or negligent behavior by the other driver. For example, footage at the intersection can clearly show you had a green light, proving to the insurance company that you had the right-of-way.

Additionally, in cases of hit-and-run accidents, dash cams are invaluable for identifying and tracking down the other driver. Dash cam footage is usually allowed as evidence in your claim as long as it has not been altered and you were legally allowed to film in public. At Whitlock Law, LLC, we can make sure that your footage meets the standards of admissible evidence before using it in your claim.

Is Dash Cam Footage Enough By Itself?

While dash cam footage may be strong evidence in favor of your claim, you should not rely on it as sole proof. Dash cam footage may be limited in the area it can capture, and if the video quality is not clear, it may leave too much room for interpretation.

Other supplementary evidence can bolster your car accident claim. Video evidence from traffic cameras can show the accident from a different angle, and a written police report can even name the driver at fault. At Whitlock Law, LLC, we will build a comprehensive case supported by photos, video, and credible testimony.

Meet With a Loudoun County, VA Personal Injury Attorney

If you caught your car accident on a mounted dash cam, it could play a vital role in your claim for compensation. At Whitlock Law, LLC, our Woodbridge, VA car accident lawyers can help you preserve video evidence and put it to good use in your case. Call us at 301-565-1655 to get started with an initial consultation.

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The Role of Dash Cams in Documenting Car Accidents

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How Dash Cams Are Used to Prove Fault

Is Dash Cam Footage Enough By Itself?

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