What Evidence Should I Collect After A Crash?
The strength of any claim depends on the evidence collected in the hours and days after the accident.
Evidence disappears quickly. Skid marks fade, cameras overwrite, and memories blur. The more you gather early, the stronger every conversation that follows.
At the scene . Photos of every vehicle from multiple angles, including license plates and damage . Wide shots showing road layout, signage, traffic signals, and weather . Photos of any visible injuries . Names and phone numbers of all witnesses . The responding officer's name, badge, and report number
In the following days . The official police report, requested from the responding agency . Dashcam footage from your vehicle or nearby drivers . Security camera footage from nearby businesses (request quickly, many overwrite within 7 days) . Medical records from every visit related to the accident . A written timeline of events while memory is fresh
The goal is a complete, organized record. If you later work with an attorney, this evidence is what they will build your case around.
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