DO YOU NEED LAWYER TO GET CAR ACCIDENT VIDEO?
There are many reasons you might want to get the intersection video after a car crash. Of course, the most obvious scenario is when the other driver denies being at fault. Our car accident lawyers get street cam or highway cam video routinely. In fact, that is one of the first things we do in every case.
But, do you need a lawyer to get the car accident video for you, or can you get it yourself? You should be able to get it yourself, but sometimes it can be difficult. The first problem is the difficulty in knowing which agency is in charge of the camera. In many cases, you may need to call the city, the county, and the state. In addition, there can be different departments within each of those that could have the car accident video. Unfortunately, you just have to keep trying until you get it.
HOW TO REQUEST CAR ACCIDENT VIDEO?
Once you find out which department controls the camera, you can usually make the request online. There may be a charge, but you should be able to pay by credit card. One thing to know is that you should request the highway or street video as soon as possible. Our lawyers have found many times that the agency will only keep the video for 14 days. There is now a service you can contact that archives video longer, but they charge more and have limited coverage.
CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS
If you have been injured in a crash, call us for a free consultation. Our car accident lawyers have over 25 years’ experience handling hundreds of cases throughout Minnesota. We will help you with getting the car accident video, and the other issues surrounding your case. Our primary focus is to get you complete compensation for your injuries. This includes medical bills, wage loss reimbursement, and more.