How to Get Video Footage of My Pedestrian Accident
If you’ve been injured by a negligent motorist while you were out and about on foot, the losses you suffer can be immense, and obtaining fair compensation can play a critical role in your ability to fully recover. Strong pedestrian accident claims are built on evidence that often includes video footage. If this is the difficult position you find yourself in, it’s time to consult with an experienced Tampa, Florida, pedestrian accident attorney.
Footage Captured by Traffic Cameras
If you were injured by a speeding, drunk, distracted, drowsy, or otherwise negligent driver at a busy intersection in downtown Tampa, there’s a good chance that a traffic camera may have captured it. And if this is the case, your seasoned pedestrian attorney will swoop in to access the footage in defense of your rights and rightful compensation. If this isn’t the case, however, there are other options.
Footage Captured by Bystanders
There is also a very good chance that bystanders at the scene of the pedestrian accident took videos or photos either as the accident was happening, such as if they captured it while videoing something else, or immediately after the accident occurred – either of which can offer valuable evidence. Your attorney knows how to obtain this footage on your behalf.
Footage Captured by Security Cameras
Regardless of where the pedestrian accident happened, the proliferation of security cameras virtually everywhere supports the likelihood that footage of your accident from one angle or another was captured. And this is true whether you’re in a commercial or a residential area.
Footage Captured by Dashcams
Dashcams are becoming as common as security cameras, and if a driver who is near the scene of the pedestrian accident happens to capture all or part of it, it can go a long way toward supporting your claim.
Footage Captured by Police Video
The officer or officers who attend the scene of the pedestrian accident that leaves you injured may also do some filming, and when they do, it can be especially powerful because they’re skilled at identifying evidence that may prove important in a car accident claim or lawsuit.
Protect Your Claim from the Start
If you’re injured by a pedestrian accident, your claim will be unique to the situation at hand, but there are some universally advantageous steps anyone in your position should take, including:
- Seek the immediate medical care you need and carefully follow your doctor’s instructions.
- Reach out to a practiced car accident attorney as soon as you can and leave the communication with the involved insurance company to them.
- Stay off social media until your claim is resolved.
- Focus on your recovery while your attorney skillfully guides your claim toward a beneficial conclusion.
An Experienced Tampa Car Accident Attorney Can Help
If a negligent driver leaves you injured in a pedestrian accident, the formidable car accident attorneys at Matthews Injury Law – proudly serving Tampa – have the experience, insight, and keen legal skill to fiercely advocate for a claim resolution that fairly addresses your full range of losses. Learn more by contacting us online or by calling 813-530-1000 today.