Using Traffic Camera and Accident Reconstruction in San Antonio TX Motorcycle Claims

Accident reconstruction is an important component of a lawyer’s argument in a motorcycle accident claim because it clarifies the chain of events leading up to a wreck. Traffic cameras across San Antonio, Texas, can be instrumental in reconstruction efforts by showing traffic and weather conditions typical of the accident location. This can help support your claim, so you can get the compensation you deserve.

The San Antonio bike wreck attorneys at Carabin Shaw understand how important it is to identify and secure video evidence as soon as possible. After your free case review, we begin the evidence collection process to avoid the deletion of critical data. There’s no need to worry about legal fees because our law firm offers our services on a contingency-fee basis; that means you don’t pay unless we win! Our law firm’s client reviews and reputation show our commitment to your financial recovery.

TxDOT has live traffic camera footage posted online for all of San Antonio’s main thoroughfares, including accident hotspots like I-35, I-10, and Loop 1604. However, the footage is of limited value because TxDOT does not record it, so a lawyer cannot retrieve footage of a wreck for accident reconstruction.

This does not mean that TxDOT traffic cams are without value. Your San Antonio motorcycle accident lawyer may use them to:

• Show observable traffic and weather patterns typical at the accident location.
• Identify nearby surveillance cameras.
• Provide insight into traffic patterns for accident reconstruction professionals.

The limitations of public traffic cams in San Antonio, Texas do not completely negate their usefulness, but other forms of video evidence may be more beneficial to your case.

One of the most practical benefits of TxDOT traffic cameras is that they highlight potential third-party surveillance sources, such as cameras on nearby homes and businesses. Other forms of video evidence your lawyer may find helpful aside from traffic cameras include:

• Business security surveillance/commercial CCTV cameras
• Smart-home surveillance cameras (Ring doorbell cameras or Nest cameras)
• Apartment complex or HOA security cameras
• Dash cams or helmet cams
• Delivery vehicle cameras
• Intersection cameras

The availability of these types of video evidence varies by location, but traffic cameras can shed light on where they are located for your San Antonio TX injury lawyer.

Forensic investigators utilize motorcycle crash analysis tools like 3D laser scans and photo comparisons to provide information to your motorcycle accident attorney in San Antonio about whether the crash was avoidable and who was at fault. The information provided can corroborate a victim’s personal testimony, or it can clarify areas of confusion. This is especially useful in cases where there is more than one party at fault, or when the victim is partially at fault.

Photographic evidence, along with third-party investigators, adds credibility to the story of how the auto accident occurred. The lack of bias in accident reconstruction can expedite the journey to a settlement or judgment. Your attorney will include video evidence as one piece of the puzzle in winning your personal injury case.

Much like the body camera footage obtained by law enforcement, video evidence does not always provide inarguable proof of fault for your attorney. The camera's angle shows only one point of view, and footage from a different angle may tell a different story. That is why video evidence is often included as relevant evidence, but it is not the only evidence necessary to win your case.

Motorcycle injury cases can be complex, and video evidence can provide useful information for investigators and legal professionals who need to understand your claim. At Carabin Shaw, we have the knowledge and skills to get the evidence you need to prove your case. Call our toll-free number at 1-800-862-1260, and speak to our English- and Spanish-speaking team. Someone is available to speak with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information:

• https://www.txdot.gov/discover/live-traffic-cameras.html
• https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/cp/htm/cp.33.htm
• https://txcourts.gov/media/1442383/texas-rules-of-evidence-updated-with-amendments-effective-112018.pdf