Highway crashes do not always happen during predictable rush hour congestion or in the middle of heavy commuter traffic. In North Carolina, a collision may occur late at night, during an off-peak afternoon, or on a relatively open stretch of interstate where traffic conditions initially appear straightforward. Claims arising from these crashes can still become […]
Photographs and scene notes can preserve context, but they do not establish fault, injury causation, coverage, or a claim outcome.
Prioritize safety before collecting information
Emergency care and directions from responders come first. The North Carolina Department of Insurance’s After an Accident checklist provides current consumer guidance about safety, reports, insurance information, and witnesses.
Record visible conditions without interpretation
- Date, time, location, direction of travel, weather, lighting, traffic controls, lane layout, and surface conditions
- Vehicle position, visible damage, debris, marks, photographs, video, and the person or device that created each record
- Names and contact information of willing witnesses, responding agency, report number, and conditions that changed before a note could be made
- What was personally observed separated from another person’s statement, estimate, or conclusion
Preserve original files
Keep original photographs and video, their available metadata, and a short note about when each item was created or received. Do not edit the original file or fill a missing view with an assumption.
Questions about a Charlotte car-accident claim require a fact-specific review.
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