When fault for an accident is disputed by the involved parties, having visual evidence of the incident may be useful. This is where dash cams may be able to help prove your case.
Some scenarios when dash cam footage may help prove fault include the following:
Sideswipe collisions – Dash cam video may show another vehicle switching, drifting or incorrectly merging into your lane.
Single-vehicle accidents – If another driver swerves into your lane and causes you to crash your vehicle, the dash cam may be able to record the other vehicle’s license plate.
Hit-and-run accidents – Your dash cam may also be able to record a hit-and-run vehicle’s identification.
Multi-vehicle collisions – Video from the dash cam may be able to prove you are not at fault if you rear-ended another vehicle because your own vehicle was rear-ended.
If a driver ran a red light or a stop sign, but there is no footage from traffic cameras, dash cam footage may also be useful.