{"id":1314,"date":"2022-05-09T13:55:50","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T17:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protectiveagency.com\/blog\/?p=1314"},"modified":"2024-02-23T11:44:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T15:44:08","slug":"tips-for-taking-clear-accurate-photos-following-an-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protectiveagency.com\/blog\/tips-for-taking-clear-accurate-photos-following-an-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Taking Clear, Accurate Photos Following an Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After an accident occurs, it\u2019s critical that you take clear photos of the scene. If the accident results in a legal case or insurance claim, you\u2019ll want to make sure you have good photographic evidence. To ensure your photos are as useful as possible, follow the tips below.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PERSONAL AUTO TIPS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take photos of the accident as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photograph all of the details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capture the scene from various angles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document the surrounding area in your photos, including skid marks, broken glass, traffic signs, road debris and weather conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take multiple versions of photos with and without a flash.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t jot down everyone\u2019s info \u2013 take photos instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re injured, take plenty of photos of your injuries. 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