Is Dashcam Footage Helpful in a Car Accident Claim?

While many people are mounting dash cameras on their vehicles today, are these really helpful as evidence in a car crash claim?

Police have used dashboard cameras for many years to record traffic stops and other interactions with the public. Dashcams have become popular for private drivers as well to record anything that happens in front of or inside the car. Common sense would say that any footage from a dashcam during and after an accident could be critical evidence to show how the accident happened and even who was at fault. But is this always the case?

Who Has the Most Compelling Evidence

When disputes arise, it often comes down to who has the most compelling evidence to support their side of the story. Especially if you are being blamed for an accident, your dashcam footage can be essential evidence to prove your innocence. But, conversely, a dashcam can also be harmful if you were to blame for a collision. 

Any dashcam footage taken during an accident can be crucial evidence to your claim and should be preserved. It may potentially be critical to defending your rights to compensation if you have been injured in the accident. But it needs to be considered that the potential of dashcams to defend or incriminate can be double-edged. If footage from your dashcam is admitted to evidence, it can also show you engaging in activities such as distracted driving that can hurt your case and can potentially be used against you. 

Getting Skilled Advice

When you have been involved in a car accident in Ontario, there are many pieces of evidence that can be used either for or against you. It is important to get the guidance of a skilled car accident lawyer in Cambridge to guide you in your accident claim to ensure that you get fairly compensated for your injuries. Contact the experienced car accident lawyers at Hilborn and Konduros for a no-cost consultation at (519) 658-6341 to understand your rights.