If you have a dashcam in your car and are in a car accident in South Florida, the footage can be useful in establishing liability, but having footage can also be a drawback.
Whether you have a dashcam or not, if you’re in a car collision anywhere in South Florida, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free consultation with a Florida car accident attorney. Our family-based legal team can help you determine whether you have a claim and can help you figure out next steps for protecting your rights.
Can I Use Dashcam Footage as Part of My Car Accident Claim in South Florida?
In Florida, you can use dashcam footage when you file a claim, and it can even offer a few advantages, including the following:
- It provides an objective and clear view of what happened during the accident, which can help you establish liability and fault.
- It can protect you from staged accidents and situations where you’re blamed for an accident you didn’t cause.
- Footage can help you prove the severity of the accident and your losses, allowing you to pursue fairer damages.
- It provides solid evidence that a defense team can’t easily refute.
That said, there are some cons, too. Your dashcam can capture any mistakes you may have made that contributed to the accident and this can reduce the amount of compensation you receive. In addition, a dashcam may not always capture the angles you need to determine exactly what happened to cause your collision.
Before you install a dashcam, it’s also useful to know the law. For example, under Florida Statute 934.03, you need permission to record audio of another person. You may need to disable any audio record function on your dashcam to ensure any evidence your device gathers is admissible. In addition, even minor edits to dashcam footage can compromise its admissibility in court.
The best way to use dashcam footage after a car accident is to contact a South Florida car accident attorney. Your attorney knows how to ensure the evidence is admissible and can even secure other evidence, including any other recordings of the crash. Best of all, your attorney can walk you through the claims process and can seek the fairest possible compensation for you.
To speak to an attorney, contact Flaxman Law Group. We’re a boutique, family-based law firm with law offices in Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood. We’ve secured over $100 million for clients involved in all kinds of accidents and we have more than 50 years of combined experience. If you’ve been injured in a car collision anywhere in South Florida, consult with a Florida car accident attorney on our team to discuss strategies for protecting your right to compensation.