Proving fault in a car accident claim in Georgia can be difficult, and any evidence of a defendant’s negligence can help. So, victims may be wondering, do traffic cameras keep footage of car accidents in Georgia?
In Georgia, live traffic cameras maintained by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) don’t store footage of car accidents for any period of time. Other traffic cameras, like red-light and speed cameras, may store photos of an accident if triggered during a collision. Our attorneys can contact monitoring agencies to request photographs of your recent car accident in Georgia. If there is not any traffic camera footage or photos of a recent collision, don’t worry. Our lawyers can use other evidence, such as security camera footage, eyewitness testimony, medical records, and photographs, to prove a negligent driver’s fault in a car accident lawsuit in Georgia.
We’re here to help car accident victims in Georgia recover the compensation they deserve. For a free case evaluation with the Georgia car accident lawyers at Howe Law, call today at (844) 876-4357.
How Long Do GDOT Traffic Cameras Keep Footage of Car Accidents in Georgia?
In Georgia, live traffic cameras can be found along popular highways and roadways. These devices stream live footage to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s website so that drivers can stay updated on traffic and weather conditions. Although these cameras stream live footage, they don’t keep it, which can be frustrating for car accident victims in Georgia to learn.
If you were recently injured in a car accident in Georgia, especially on a busy road, you might think that one of GDOT’s live traffic cameras filmed it. Even if an accident happened in view of a GDOT traffic camera, and even if it was streamed to GDOT’s website, the footage won’t be stored anywhere. The Georgia Department of Transportation is very clear in that it does not keep footage from live cameras for any period of time.
While it’s possible that third-party websites might publish footage streamed live from GDOT’s website, that information may be unreliable. Although it might be discouraging for victims to learn GDOT doesn’t store footage from traffic cameras, our Atlanta car accident lawyers will be prepared to use other tools and resources to help you recover the compensation you need.
How Long Do Other Traffic Cameras Keep Photos of Car Accidents in Georgia?
In Georgia, red-light and speed cameras are permitted for use by police departments in certain areas. Although rare, these cameras might be triggered at just the right moment to capture an accident or other images that might support a victim’s compensation claim. Because it’s unclear how long law enforcement officials might keep these images, victims should enlist help from our Georgia car accident lawyers immediately after a collision.
Unlike live GDOT cameras, red-light and speed cameras maintained by police departments in Georgia take photos. These devices snap pictures of a negligent driver’s face and license plate when triggered, whether by a driver running a stoplight or speeding. Depending on the circumstances of your crash, our attorneys may be able to use pictures captured by red-light or speed cameras to help prove a negligent driver’s fault in a lawsuit in Georgia.
Since police officers use photos from red-light and speed cameras to identify negligent drivers, they may keep these images for some time. However, it’s unclear how long law enforcement agencies store images after identifying and ticketing a driver or for how long they keep photos that don’t seem of use. Because of that, it’s important to consult our Macon car accident lawyers immediately after a crash. Our attorneys can contact the appropriate police department to request access to potential red-light or speed camera photos of a collision before they’re deleted.
What if a Traffic Camera Didn’t Keep Footage of Your Georgia Car Accident?
In many cases, it’s unlikely for a traffic camera to film and keep footage of a car accident in Georgia. After all, GDOT does not have any method of storing footage from live traffic cameras, and it’s rare for red-light and speed cameras to photograph an accident. Because that’s the norm, our attorneys are prepared to find other compelling evidence, such as private security camera footage and eyewitness testimony, that helps prove a negligent driver’s fault in a Georgia car accident lawsuit.
Private Security Camera Footage
If a traffic camera didn’t film your accident, that doesn’t mean another camera didn’t. In fact, a private security camera may be more likely to film and store footage of a car accident in Georgia. These cameras are relatively common on private properties, from businesses to homes. Doorbell cameras or dashboard cameras might also film a car accident in Georgia. Our attorneys can investigate the area near an accident site to uncover potential footage of a crash from sources other than traffic cameras.
Eyewitness Testimony
Eyewitness testimony can be helpful evidence in a car accident lawsuit in Georgia. If you notice witnesses after a crash, get their contact information. If you can’t do so because of your injuries, police officers can do so for you. Then, after learning their contact information in a police report, our Alpharetta car accident lawyers can get in touch with eyewitnesses. Their testimony and any photos or videos they might have taken after an accident can strengthen your compensation claim against a negligent driver, with or without traffic camera footage.
Call Our Georgia Lawyers About Your Recent Car Accident Today
If you were recently injured in a car accident and require compensation in Georgia, our attorneys can help. For a free case evaluation with the Savannah car accident lawyers at Howe Law, call today at (844) 876-4357.
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