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<\/a>\nProof the other driver was responsible<\/strong><\/p>\n
Getting into an accident that\u2019s judged to be your fault can not only result in higher auto insurance<\/a> rates, but also in potential post-accident legal headaches \u2013 unless you can show proof that the other driver was at-fault by recording the crash. We haven\u2019t yet reached the point where we rely almost exclusively on dash cam video, but a new trend could be coming.<\/p>\n In fact, the massive popularity of these devices in Russia has made their video evidence preferable to spoken testimony in traffic accident court cases. And, they could become an essential tool in proving fault or fraud here as well in the not too distant future. This is especially true if your car insurance company is staring at a costly lawsuit for an accident you didn\u2019t cause.<\/p>\n Furthermore, should you be the victim of a hit-and-run, the video footage from your dash cam can prove the validity of your claim by showing another driver did hit your vehicle and left the scene. It could also help the police and your auto insurance carrier locate the other driver and hold him or her accountable for the damage to your vehicle if the license plate was recorded.<\/p>\n It should be pointed out that opinions vary on the usefulness of dash cam footage among car insurance companies. While dash cam video may not always be conclusive evidence of exactly what took place during an accident, it can still be extremely helpful. Whether your insurer equates the videos to be like photographs that prove nothing or they consider them to be a valuable asset in a court case, depends entirely on the individual adjuster and the company\u2019s official policy.<\/p>\n Nonetheless, should you have corroborating video evidence that lets you and your auto insurance company<\/a> off the hook for any liability resulting from your crash or shows the other driver uninjured, an experienced car accident lawyer would be more than happy to evaluate and present the video at trial.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nOpinions vary<\/strong><\/p>\n