Evidence
What Photos Should I Take After a Car Accident?
Photo ideas that may help document vehicle damage, roadway conditions, injuries, and insurance issues after a Dallas collision.
If it is safe, photograph the full accident scene before vehicles are moved, then capture close-up damage, wide-angle roadway views, skid marks, debris, traffic signals, signs, weather conditions, and nearby cameras.
Take photos of insurance cards, license plates, vehicle identification numbers, visible injuries, tow documents, repair estimates, and any app screens if a delivery or rideshare driver was involved.
Photos should document facts, not dramatize the crash. Avoid graphic images unless they are medically necessary for a private legal review.
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Should I edit the photos?
Keep original files when possible. Edited or cropped versions may omit details that become important later.