How Dashcam Footage Can Help (Or Hurt) Your Louisiana Injury Claim

In this article, you can discover…

• Whether dashcam evidence is admissible in a Louisiana personal injury case.
• If dashcam evidence can sometimes hurt rather than help your case.
• Why it’s critical to tell your attorney about any dashcam footage, and allow them to review it.

Is Dashcam Video Evidence Admissible In Louisiana Personal Injury Cases?

Dashcam evidence can be a very valuable tool that can either help or hurt your case. However, the admissibility of dashcam evidence depends on what is called the “chain of custody”, which means you must be able to verify and prove how the dashcam footage was downloaded and that it wasn’t altered in any way.

What Types Of Car Accidents Benefit The Most From Dashcam Video Evidence?

While all types of car wrecks and their related claims can potentially benefit from dashcam footage, the cases that typically benefit the most involve sideswipe collisions and left-turning motorist collisions.

Can My Own Dashcam Recordings Be Used Against Me In A Personal Injury Claim?

Yes, your own dashcam recordings could be used against you, especially if you’ve misrepresented the facts of what happened during the collision.

Even if you have not misrepresented facts, the same footage may be viewed and interpreted differently by different people. Still, it’s critical to let your attorney know about any footage you have of the wreck and allow them to review it.

Are There Privacy Or Legal Concerns With Using Dashcam Footage In Louisiana Courts?

Yes, there are privacy and legal concerns for using dashcam footage in court, especially with the use of AI to create or manipulate images. Because dashcam footage is such a valuable tool, it’s important to take the proper steps to ensure it isn’t tampered with or digitally altered.

Why Is It Critical To Tell My Personal Injury Attorney About Any Dashcam Footage And Let Them Review It?

You should always be truthful with your attorney, even if the facts may hurt your case. Your attorney cannot help you if you lie or misrepresent the facts. This includes disclosing the existence of dashcam footage and letting your attorney review the footage in its entirety. This will ensure he or she can be prepared to handle anything that’s not helpful to your case.

Still Have Questions? Ready To Get Started?

For more information on dashcam footage and injury claims in Louisiana, an initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (504) 298-1983 today.