Dashcams have been used by law enforcement officials and truck drivers for years. With companies like Uber and Lyft changing the way people get from Point A to Point B, dashcams have become increasingly popular in recent years among rideshare drivers.
But dashcams can also provide a number of benefits for everyday car, truck, and motorcycle drivers – particularly in the event of an accident. Whether it’s a distracted driver, a roadway defect, someone driving under the influence, or a distracted pedestrian that causes your car accident, dashcam footage can help prove liability. Moreover, if you’re injured and have to file a civil claim with Dordulian Law Group’s team of proven car accident lawyers, dashcam footage can help ensure that your cash settlement is maximized.
In the sections below, we will take a look at the Top 10 Reasons Why Car Accident Lawyers Recommend Dashcams. We’ll also review the different types of dashcams available, discuss the pros and cons, and provide information on how to file a civil claim after a car accident injury to ensure you make a complete recovery – physically, emotionally, and financially.
There are three main types of dashcams which can offer specific advantages for drivers:
Let’s review the basic pros and cons of each type of dashcam.
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Whether your priority is security, monitoring a teenage driver, or reviewing crash footage, the available features will help determine which type of dashcam is best for you. Dashcams typically range between $80 and $400, depending on the types of features you choose.
We’ll review the Top 10 Benefits of Dashcams below, but perhaps the most important reason to invest in a dashcam – particularly in California where motor vehicle accidents are unfortunately all-too-common – is the advantage you’ll have if you need to file a car crash injury claim.
For starters, dashcams provide objective, firsthand evidence of liability whenever a car accident occurs. This can protect you from inaccurate accusations by other driver and also ensure that you aren’t taken advantage of by a fraudulent insurance claim filed by an at-fault party.
Additionally, dashcams can be helpful in the event of an incorrect police report. With dashcam footage, the cause of a car accident (and therefore where liability falls) is clearly available if you proceed with filing a lawsuit for damages after suffering an injury.
Unfortunately, most car accident claims involve disputed liability. While an at-fault driver may be apologetic and assume responsibility at the scene of the crash, it’s quite common for that same person to file a claim with his or her insurance company the very next day which places the blame squarely on you. With a dashcam, you’re protected from any nefarious activity on the part of at-fault drivers, insurance companies/adjusters, and even opposing counsel.
While dashcams can provide invaluable evidence that helps prove your car accident claim, there are a number of other advantages to consider.
Car accidents occur every day for a variety of reasons. When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to file a civil claim seeking to recover various damages:
Rather than taking on a powerful insurance corporation alone, filing a civil lawsuit with DLG after a car accident injury can help ensure that you recover the maximized cash settlement you truly deserve.
In fact, a study by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) confirmed the following statistics in personal injury claims handled by private attorneys:
At DLG, we fight aggressively to ensure you get the maximum financial compensation you need for a full and speedy recovery. With more than $200,000,000.00 in settlements and verdicts obtained on behalf of personal injury victims, we offer clients confidence, peace of mind, and excellence throughout every step of the legal process.
With DLG, your car accident injury consultation is always free, confidential, and without any obligation. We’ll review the facts of your case and provide you with all available legal options to ensure your rights are protected and we may pursue a maximum financial damages award on your behalf. We serve drivers and passengers injured in car accidents throughout California as well as the United States.
Ready to file a claim and pursue justice through a financial damages award? Our expert attorneys are available online or by phone now.
Contact DLG today by calling 866-GO-SEE-SAM. Founded by former Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County, Sam Dordulian, DLG provides a team of personal injury lawyers with unparalleled experience, skills, and results. For over 25 years, Sam Dordulian has been helping injured victims secure justice through maximized cash settlements and verdicts. We’re standing by 24/7 to help you in the event of an unfortunate car accident injury.
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