{"id":2908,"date":"2016-08-04T13:06:44","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T13:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carro.sg\/?p=2908"},"modified":"2025-11-05T17:28:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:28:40","slug":"5-must-take-photos-in-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/5-must-take-photos-in-a-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Photos to ALWAYS Take During a Car Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"Getting into a car collision\u00a0can be\u00a0a very stressful matter. Drivers involved would be pressured to settle the matter as quickly as possible so as not to affect the traffic for long periods of time. This makes taking photos of the accident scenes extremely crucial.\u00a0So what photos should you take? Which photos will be useful? Taking photos of the accident scene may seem like an easy feat, but do not take it for granted. The photos may determine who takes responsibility for the accident and eventually, who is going to foot the repair bill. Let us share with you the\u00a05 vital photos to take in a car accident.\r\n<h2>5\u00a0must take photos in a car accident: What and how do you snap it?<\/h2>\r\nEnsure you take photos of the scene with the front and back of your car in view. Keep the involved vehicles and any form of traffic signs in view.\u00a0These elements will be essential evidence to establish what happened during the car accident.\r\n<h3>Photo #1: The view of the accident scene (front)<\/h3>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_6743\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6743\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6743\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-front.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"519\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-front.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-front-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-front-768x518.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-front-696x469.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-front-623x420.jpeg 623w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/tribwttv.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/05\/muncieeecrash.jpeg?quality=85&amp;strip=all&amp;w=770<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3>Photo #2: The view of the accident scene (back)<\/h3>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_6745\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6745\" style=\"width: 920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6745\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-back.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"456\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-back.jpg 920w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-back-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-back-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-back-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-back-696x345.jpg 696w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-back-847x420.jpg 847w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6745\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: http:\/\/ww3.hdnux.com\/photos\/61\/64\/77\/13062106\/3\/920x920.jpg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3>Photos #3 &amp; #4 : The epicenter photos\u00a0(Left &amp; Right, 2 photos)<\/h3>\r\nTake photos of the epicenter of the collision, preferably with the left and right views of the car. Ensure that the positions of the involved cars are clearly in view.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_6744\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6744\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6744\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-left-right.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"933\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-left-right.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-left-right-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-left-right-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-left-right-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-left-right-696x406.jpg 696w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-left-right-1068x623.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-left-right-720x420.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6744\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/898bell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bigstock-Accident-With-Two-Cars-10969376.jpg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3>Photo #5: The detailed photo (1 photo)<\/h3>\r\nThe detailed photo should include the point of contact, any form of brake marks or skid marks. The focus of the photo should be on the point of impact, making sure the photo is very clear. The depth, length of the dent caused must be visible. Any form of evidence like the brake,\u00a0skid marks or even mud and grease can give critical insights into the path of the cars leading to the collision and may become vital evidence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_6746\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6746\" style=\"width: 1030px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6746\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-detailed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1030\" height=\"659\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-detailed.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-detailed-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-detailed-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-detailed-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-detailed-696x445.jpg 696w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/accident-detailed-656x420.jpg 656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: http:\/\/www.voxtvregional.ro\/imagini\/2014\/02\/11\/big\/67056.jpg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nThese are the 5 crucial\u00a0photos to take, but of course, the more the merrier! Just make sure you take photos that will <strong>support your case<\/strong>. So remember, the next time you do get into a car accident,\u00a0don't forget to stay safe and watch out for traffic while you are doing so!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting into a car collision\u00a0can be\u00a0a very stressful matter. Drivers involved would be pressured to settle the matter as quickly as possible so as not to affect the traffic for long periods of time. This makes taking photos of the accident scenes extremely crucial.\u00a0So what photos should you take? Which photos will be useful? 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