Time is of the essence in the aftermath of a car-truck collision. The first shock and trauma may cause you to feel disoriented, but it is critical to remember that every second counts. Especially in Florida, where the subtropical temperature hastens the physical degradation of evidence at the scene and digital evidence, such as body cam video, can vanish quickly. Tucker Law’s experienced accident attorneys are here to walk you through the significance of acting quickly to defend your rights and secure critical evidence.
1. The Transient Characteristics of Body Cam Video
Body cam films offer an objective, first-person view of the accident scene, frequently catching details that can have a substantial impact on your claim. However, keeping this type of digital evidence can be difficult.
Florida law enforcement agencies have various retention regulations for body camera footage. Some agencies may store the footage for only a few weeks, while others may keep them for several months. If a formal request to save the tape is not submitted within the term specified by the agency, the video may be permanently erased.
2. Obtaining Body Camera Video Evidence
Once you’ve retained legal counsel, one of the first things your lawyer should do is request the body cam footage from the responding officer(s). This request must be made in writing and should include the date, time, and location of the accident, as well as the name(s) of the officers involved, if known.
3. The Importance of Body Cam Footage
Body cam recordings can be crucial evidence in car-truck crash cases, capturing the physical layout of the site, witness accounts, admissions by the parties involved, and the initial injury assessment. All of these elements can help to strengthen your claim by providing a thorough and objective account of the incident.
Tucker Law is dedicated to quick action.
Tucker Law understands the value of time following a car-truck collision. We work quickly to preserve all types of evidence, including body cam video, to ensure that your claim is supported by a substantial body of evidence. We will fight for your rights and get you the recompense you deserve.
The minutes, hours, and days following a car-truck collision can be a blur of uncertainty and tension. Despite this disarray, time remains an unyielding foe. The sooner you seek legal counsel, the higher your prospects of obtaining critical evidence such as body cam footage.
Remember that every second counts if you or a loved one is involved in a car-truck accident. Call Tucker Law at 1-800-TuckerWins. Time may be your adversary, but with us by your side, you are not alone.