Memphis Injury Law Blog : Memphis Personal Injury Lawyer & Attorney : James Ferrell Law Firm : Tennessee, Mississippi

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If you have been in a car accident one of the best pieces of evidence that you can obtain is pictures of the wreck! These photos are very often the most substantial proof of the damage that occurred in the accident. Photos can help prove that you were innocent and that the other person was at fault. They can also help increase the value of your personal injury claim.

A well-taken photo of an accident scene can do the following:

1.      Helps show details of the accident that may not have been initially noticed.

2.      Give an accurate depiction of the accident scene as it was immediately after the wreck occurred. There is no doubting what the scene looked like. You have an image of it frozen in time.

3.      Pictures are powerful! They show want you want to be seen and do so much better than you ever could by testifying to a jury.

4.      Pictures can’t be denied. It’s impossible for the insurance adjuster or defendant to deny what happened when you have a picture of it.

5.      Photos always impress adjusters. They show the adjuster that you mean business and are not going away.

If you, or someone else that you know, can take pictures of the accident scene immediately after the car wreck always do so. If photos can’t be taken immediately then come back as soon as possible and take them. You should try to take the pictures at roughly the same time of day as when the accident occurs in order to get the most accurate depiction possible.

What should you take pictures of? Anything and everything that you feel is important. But make sure to snap pics of any skid marks, hidden traffic signs, damage to your vehicle and etc. Get a good overall picture of the accident scene taken from 30-40 feet away so that the adjuster and your lawyer can have a good view of the scene. Then step in about half that distance to get a closer view, and finally take close up shots of the damage both cars and any property that might have been damaged.

If you aren’t sure on how many to take just snap away! The more pictures that we have to choose from the better it will be to help make your case. If you choose to handle your claim on your own you should immediately develop the photos. If you choose to have our law firm handle your case just bring us your camera’s memory card and we’ll download everything for you.

Remember, car wrecks can be very life changing. Many times you aren’t fully aware of the damage done to either you or your vehicle for many weeks or even months. Be sure to document everything you can as soon as the accident occurs. This will help you have a stronger case and a better chance at a fair recovery!

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In my last post I wrote about car wrecks and the injuries and damages that can occur when you are rear ended by another car. These wrecks can happen very fast and with little notice.

Just last night I was driving north on I-55 in Memphis and took the East I-240 exit. Upon getting on the on/off ramp I came across a driver who had come to a complete stop on the ramp. Because I was driving at a safe speed and safe distance from any other vehicles I was luckily available to stop in time and avoid him. However the cars that were driving behind me were not so lucky.

After avoiding and moving around the car that was stopped (someone from out of state who didn't understand that he was supposed to continue in his lane and then merge with traffice) I saw and heard other cars slamming on their brakes and sliding off of the road to try to keep from hitting the car in front of them. With the end result being multiple rear end collisions by drivers who were going too fast on the ramp. It's likely that the passengers of the cars that these drivers hit sustained some type of back or neck injury due to the speed that the cars that hit them were going.

The lesson here is to make sure that you always drive in a defensive manner. Be prepared for the unexpected and know what to do if you encounter a situation such as this. Stay a safe distance from the car in front of you and be aware of who is behind you at all times. You don't want to be sued or sue someone because you were hurt in a car wreck. It's always better to be able to drive away from a potential crash without suffering any damage that is it to be in one and go through the process of filing claims and having both your body and property repaired.

Luckily my family and I escaped this incident without any scratches or injuries to our car or bodies. The people behind us weren't so lucky.

 If you've been in a Memphis car wreck or accident where you were hurt call the best Tennessee or Mississippi lawyer you can find to help you recover for your injuries and damages. They'll help you through the whole process as quickly and painlessly as possible while getting you the most money for your injuries.  If you meet our strict client guidelines I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your claim. And even if you don't meet our client guidelines we'd be happy to send you a list of Memphis, Tennessee and Mississippi lawyers to contact who can help you with your claim.