The Impact of Surveillance Footage in Personal Injury Cases

Do you feel like someone’s watching you? In a world of doorbell cameras, smartphones, and HD security devices, being caught on camera may actually be good news if you’ve experienced a personal injury.

While this may sound like something out of a 60s spy film, the reality is that security cameras have become powerful allies for victims who deserve fair compensation for their injuries. Here’s how.

Types of Surveillance Evidence

That driver who rear-ended you while texting and driving? It could be captured on the intersection’s traffic camera.

The store that failed to post a wet floor sign? Your slip and fall could be documented on the in-house security camera.

When it comes to surveillance in personal injury cases, some of the most common places legal teams gather video evidence from include:

• Traffic cameras
• Vehicle dashboard cameras
• Police body cameras
• Business security cameras
• Parking lot surveillance systems
• Doorbell cameras from nearby homes
• ATM cameras
• Smartphones from eyewitnesses

How Security Footage is Used in Personal Injury Cases

Surveillance evidence in personal injury claims can be a powerful ally, strengthening your case by:

• Showing the events leading up to the injury and those following it
• Capturing the conditions that caused the injury, whether it be an icy sidewalk, deteriorating steps, or other dangers
• Documenting your injuries in real-time
• Showing property owners verbally acknowledging their negligence

Footage like this can be leveraged during insurance negotiations or in a court of law. But how do injured parties get their hands on this footage?

Gaining Access to Surveillance Evidence in Personal Injury Claims

When it comes to gathering surveillance evidence in personal injury claims, time is of the essence. Obtaining it may require you to contact:

• Local city authorities who manage traffic cameras
• The police officer who responded to the situation
• Private businesses whose security cameras captured the incident
• Witnesses who recorded footage on their phones

While you may be tempted to gather personal injury surveillance footage on your own, we highly recommend contacting our legal team immediately.

Many surveillance systems automatically delete footage after 30 days, and some businesses may be reluctant to share footage, even with proper documentation. Our team quickly gathers and preserves this evidence before it is lost or erased.

The Benefits of Surveillance Evidence for Personal Injury Plaintiffs

Video surveillance in personal injury cases is useful in multiple stages of legal proceedings, from the discovery phase to the courtroom.

We may use video footage during insurance or opposing party negotiations, leveraging it to:

• Support liability claims
• Demonstrate the immediate impact of your injuries
• Document the dangerous conditions that caused your injury
• Identify additional witnesses who saw the accident occur
• Uncover hidden details that were missed at the time of the accident

Video footage also proves useful in court, providing compelling evidence that often brings facts to life in a way that juries can understand and appreciate.

In practical terms, personal injury surveillance footage gives you the leverage to prove your case, motivate defendants and insurance companies to accept liability, and secure a fair settlement.

Let Us Secure the Video Footage You Need

Have you been injured due to someone else's negligent behavior and need to track down the video footage that proves it? We can help. With over 30 years of personal injury experience, we know what it takes to build a strong case that maximizes your personal injury settlement. Our team will act quickly to identify and preserve critical video evidence. Don’t wait—contact us today .