Posted On: April 20, 2006 by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Photographing the Truck After an Accident: What the Maryland Truck Accident Lawyer Should Know

On Evan Schaeffer's Illinois Trial Practice Weblog of March 28, 2005, he links to a great article on photographing vehicles after an accident by Jack Murray entitled "Ten Tips for Photographing Vehicles for Litigation." The article offers some great tips such as locating the secondary VIN (vehicle identification number) to verify vehicle identification in the event the primary VIN is inaccessible, the type of filters to use, and when to use a flash (which is a bit counter intuitive). This article should, as Evan suggested, be photocopied and reviewed before taking photographs after an accident. In a truck accident case, it would be wise to also consider photographing:

  • The DOT, ICC and the unit numbers;

  • The tires from all sides and angles (including underneath);

  • The tractor and the trailer (together and separately);

  • All reflective surfaces;

  • Any cargo restraints; and 6. Any exterior writings, including warnings, instructions, or slogans.

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