Not long ago, most car accident injury cases relied on written reports and after-the-fact eyewitness accounts.
How Car Accident Cases Were Handled Before Video Evidence
What did that look like?
Witnesses disagreed. Drivers told different stories. Important details were missed or forgotten.
Today, that’s changed. Cameras are everywhere, and they’re quietly but dramatically reshaping how injury claims are handled.
Dashcams Are Changing How Fault Is Proven
Many drivers now have dashcams running every time they’re on the road. Commercial trucks, delivery vehicles, and rideshare cars often record continuously. When a crash happens, that footage can show what traffic looked like seconds before impact, including who stopped, who didn’t, and how fast vehicles were moving. Instead of debating the accounts of those involved in an accident, attorneys and insurers can often see for themselves what actually happened.
Cell Phone Photos and Videos Capture Critical Early Evidence
Cell phones have obviously become just as important. After an accident, people often reflexively reach for their phones. Photos and videos taken after an accident can capture damage, skid marks, weather conditions, and injuries in the moment, before changes occur. Those early images often matter more than people expect, especially once vehicles are repaired and injuries begin to heal. Because photos and videos are time-stamped, they help lock in details that might otherwise be lost.
Surveillance and Traffic Cameras Can Make or Break a Claim
Surveillance cameras have added another layer. Accidents frequently occur near stores, restaurants, and apartment buildings that have these cameras, and many homes now have surveillance cameras as well. Traffic cameras at intersections are common as well. These recordings may show angles no one at the scene noticed. The challenge for the victim of an accident is timing. Many surveillance cameras automatically delete footage within days. If that evidence isn’t identified and preserved promptly, it can be lost for good.
When Video Evidence Is Used Against Injury Victims
Video evidence isn’t always helpful to injured people, though. Insurance companies routinely seek footage they believe undermines a claim. Social media posts, security video, or clips taken out of context can be used to argue that injuries aren’t as severe as reported. That’s why it’s not just about having video—it’s about understanding how it will be used.
Why Expertise Matters in Video-Driven Injury Claims
Technology hasn’t made injury cases simpler. It’s made them more exact. The outcome often depends on knowing where evidence exists, how to secure it, and how to present it clearly. That’s where an experienced personal injury lawyer can help.
Connecticut Injury Lawyers Who Understand Modern Evidence
At RisCassi & Davis, our attorneys draw on decades of experience handling injury cases in Connecticut, including those where video evidence plays a central role. Understanding how modern evidence supports—or undermines—a claim is part of protecting clients and pursuing fair and just outcomes. We know the laws, insurance coverage issues, and challenges associated with these cases.
We have also received meaningful state and national recognition for our work in this area of the law. If you would like a free consultation with one of our Connecticut injury lawyers, please contact us. There is no obligation.