St. Pete Drivers Have More Safety & Peace Of Mind With Dash Cams
Michael Babboni
Personal Injury
In the past, unless there were plenty of eyewitnesses around when an automobile accident occurred in St. Pete, most collisions came down to a case of “my word against yours” when trying to assign fault or, in more tragic circumstances, trying to deny liability for injuries or even deaths that occurred.However, in the 21st century, some drivers have taken a lot of the uncertainty out of what can happen in the aftermath of an accident, and this is done through the installation and regular usage of a special video camera known as a “dashboard camera,” or “dash cam.”
Always Watching
A dash cam is a digital camera that uses a digital drive to store data, effectively giving it an “infinite supply” of storage space. The camera constantly erases past footage to make room for new, incoming footage, although it prioritizes things like car accidents for preservation.
Dash cams are set up to primarily monitor the vehicle’s front view, although some models can optionally monitor the rear as well. This means that when a vehicle is in use, there is a camera constantly monitoring and recording everything that passes in view of the camera.
As with all video cameras, this makes the dash cam the perfect eye witness because it records every detail it can see in its lens, with no embellishment, distortion, or attempt to hide the truth. So regardless of what another driver may claim they did, the dash cam records only what actually happened.
Evidence For Legal & Finance
Of course, one of the primary reasons for using a dash cam is to have an objective, accurate record of events from the camera's point of view. This often clears up the details of an accident that may have been distorted by the shock of the incident, deception to deflect blame, or in some instances, clearly witnessing what no one saw. This makes dash cams important pieces of evidence for building a case of negligence. No matter what a potential defendant may claim, the camera doesn’t lie about the events that occurred.
In the same way that the courts trust dash cam evidence, the same applies to insurance companies. Some auto insurance policies even have discounts on premiums if a dash cam is in use in a vehicle since they are perfect for foiling fraud attempts and giving a much more accurate accounting of who is at fault in an accident.
If you’re in an accident where you know the other driver is at fault and have dash cam footage of the incident; this is often one of the most efficient ways to win a court case or bypass a case entirely and go straight into an out-of-court settlement. Dash cam footage is powerful evidence that is difficult to dispute. If you are considering going to court to seek compensation for your car accident injuries, bring your footage to an experienced auto accident attorney to discuss your case. They are invaluable guides in the lawsuit or settlement process.