Dashcam footage captures what happened in the seconds before impact – showing the other driver drifting into your lane, running a red light, or engaging in other negligent behavior. This evidence is difficult for insurance companies to dispute.
Why Dashcam Footage Is So Valuable
In head-on collision cases, liability often comes down to which driver crossed the center line. Dashcam footage provides objective video evidence that can definitively establish fault and overcome the other driver's false claims.
- ✓Proves which driver crossed the center line
- ✓Shows the other driver's negligent behavior
- ✓Timestamps the accident precisely
- ✓Captures traffic signals and road conditions
- ✓May show driver distraction (phone use)
- ✓Provides context witness statements may miss
Preserving and Using Dashcam Evidence
If you have dashcam footage of your head-on collision, preserve it immediately. Most dashcams record on loops that overwrite old footage. Download the relevant video to a computer or cloud storage right away.
Your attorney can use the footage in negotiations with insurance companies and, if necessary, present it at trial. We may also enhance the video or work with experts to analyze important details.
- ✓Download footage immediately before it's overwritten
- ✓Save to multiple locations (cloud, computer, drive)
- ✓Don't edit or alter the original footage
- ✓Note the dashcam model and settings
- ✓Provide footage to your attorney
- ✓Consider enhancing dark or unclear footage
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don't have a dashcam but the other driver might?▼
Your attorney can subpoena the other driver's dashcam footage if it exists. We can also search for surveillance cameras from nearby businesses, traffic cameras, and witnesses' recordings.
Is dashcam footage admissible in court?▼
Yes. Dashcam footage is generally admissible as evidence in California courts. Your attorney will properly authenticate the footage and establish it hasn't been altered.
What if my dashcam footage shows I was partially at fault?▼
Consult with an attorney before sharing any footage. Even if it shows partial fault, you may still have a strong claim under California's comparative negligence law.
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