4 Ways Your Phone May Factor into a Car Accident Case 

The popularity of smartphones has made them an essential part of people's lives. Not only do they provide day to day use and convenience, but smartphones have also become essential in many car accident and personal injury cases. 

If you've been in a car accident, your phone may be an essential part of your personal injury case. Learn about the various ways your phone can affect your case and how a personal injury lawyer can help you get through each step of the process. 

1. Pictures & Videos 

One of the more obvious ways a phone helps with a case is evidence. Just over two decades ago, car accident photos and videos from phones were not commonplace. Now, in the moments following an accident, you or another driver have the ability to capture detailed images of the damage from a crash. And any photos or videos taken with the phone may be used as part of the case.  

You can also use photos or videos to capture your experience inside the hospital. A lawyer can use the footage and images to showcase the severity of the crash and its impact on your life. 

Additionally, if witnesses happen to have captured footage of the crash, this can be used to confirm the details and help the authorities see exactly what happened from another viewpoint. 

2. Personal Video Blogs & Journals 

A big element of any personal injury case is the pain and suffering the victim goes through after the crash. A phone can provide multiple ways to track and document your own pain and suffering. 

For example, a personal video blog could highlight your emotions and trauma as you heal through any physical ailments, and short videos could show the painful process of going through physical therapy. 

A digital notepad is an ideal place to write out any thoughts or feelings you have about the accident. For example, you may now have a fear of driving or anxiety due to the crash. All of these personal elements help reflect your personal pain and suffering and are a valuable resource for a lawyer. 

3. Phone GPS & App Features 

There may be certain circumstances where your phone provides evidence about your location or driving journey at night. Any type of GPS tracker built into the phone may show your location before the accident takes place. 

If you were involved in an accident while part of a rideshare app, then the app could have details about the location to provide further evident in the case. This can be used along with the police report to corroborative evidence and help defend your case. 

4. Quality of Life 

As phones become more important to our daily schedules, the injuries you sustain may prevent you from properly using your phone. In a case where your physical movements are limited or you have suffered hand injuries, the impact on your phone use could directly impact your quality of life. 

For example, you may have regularly ordered food on your phone or communicated with family and friends. If an injury prevents you from proper phone use, your daily activity on the phone would dwindle and your quality of life and happiness might be directly impacted due to the car crash injuries. 

In some cases, you may have to purchase adaptive equipment to manage the use of your phone, and a lawyer would seek out compensation for any extra costs like this that you have due to the crash. 

Your phone is just a single element in a personal injury case, but it may impact your case in many different ways. To help navigate how your phone may come into play, contact us at Frank W. Thompson & Erwin Thompson Faillers, Attorney at Law. We are here to help you through any questions or concerns you may have and will consult on any type of car accident injury case.