Evidence collection in the aftermath of a car accident is crucial when it comes to determining liability for the incident. In some cases, individuals are able to gather evidence at the scene of the incident, but that is not always possible. If the incident is particularly severe, if the scene is dangerous, or if you have to seek medical care, gathering evidence is not the priority. However, some of the main types of evidence gathered right away at the scene can include:
Photographs taken of vehicle damage, injuries, traffic and weather patterns, debris, skid marks, and more.
The names and contact information of any eyewitnesses, including bystanders or those inside other vehicles in the vicinity.
Any information taken down and put on the police report, and the report will be gathered at a later date.
In the days and weeks that follow a car accident in Seattle, it may be necessary to gather additional types of evidence. This can include video surveillance footage from cameras near where the incident occurred, vehicle “black box” data, mobile device data, and more. The types of evidence gathered for each particular case will vary depending on the circumstances of the incident.