It’s a snap — literally. Most cell phone cameras have a high enough resolution to make recording paperwork images a natural. And when your adrenaline is pumping after an accident, there’s less likelihood of forgetting something or having the “trembling hand syndrome” leave you with notes that you can’t read.
Here’s the stuff you want good, close-up photos of:
Driver’s licenses
Vehicle registrations
Proof of insurance cards
License plates
Business cards (if available) of accident witnesses.
And, of course, accident scene photos. They should include:
Damage to vehicles
Vehicle positions
Weather conditions
Skid marks
Other unusual things having a bearing on the accident, say construction zones, detours, road hazards, and the like.
Don’t take risks when you take your photos, keep out of the way of traffic, and make your information exchange as quick as possible — reduce the likelihood of yet another accident. Contact your insurance company and let them know you have photos of the pertinent information. And it’s always wise to upload (or electronically transfer) your photos to your home computer for safekeeping.
