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Remember when your math teacher told you to show your work on tests and homework? This is excellent advice for math class and the real world. If you are in a car accident, one of the most important steps to remember is to take pictures of the scene.

Why?

Pictures can accurately depict the accident’s final scene as well as the surrounding area and road conditions better than any verbal description ever could. In a personal injury claim, pictures are crucial evidence that could persuade a jury to award the compensation you deserve. Here are some tips for taking the best possible accident photos possible:

• Take photos at the scene right after the accident has occurred, if possible.
• Make sure anything that directly contributed to the accident—potholes, trees, signs, etc.—is photographed.
• If the accident occurs on snowy roads, pictures are a must before the snow melts and your tracks are gone.
• If the accident occurs at night, take pictures of the scene at night (to show lighting) and in the day (to show if the vehicles could have seen each other).
• Pictures from all angles are a necessity (for example, 4 angles of an intersection).
• Pictures from various distances are also important. Be sure to take close ups and shots from further away.
• You need pictures of the corners of the intersections to show obstructions in visibility.
• Make sure road features like yellow lines on the road, posted signs, and obstructions are photographed.
• Try to get pictures of damage to all vehicles
• Be sure to photograph injuries directly resulting from the accident

If you are unable to take pictures on the day of the accident, go back to the accident scene as soon as possible. You will still be able to document many of the items in the above list, and any bit of evidence can surely help your case.

If you or a loved one has sustained serious injuries in a car accident, consult an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss your case, examine evidence, and strategize your fight for compensation. In the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas area, you can contact a firm like Stephens, Anderson & Cummings, L.L.P. for advice and representation.