Miami Cameras That Gather Accident Imagery
Cameras are everywhere, and whether they’re installed for security, traffic monitoring, or personal use, these devices can provide critical evidence in personal injury claims. If you’ve been involved in an accident, knowing where to look for footage is essential, as it could reveal exactly what happened and who may be at fault.
A seasoned Miami personal injury lawyer is familiar with common places where cameras may have captured accident imagery. Attorneys also know how to take action and secure the footage to support your claim.
Pictures and Videos from a Range of Locations
Visual records often strengthen injury claims, proving liability and helping individuals secure compensation for your damages. If you’ve been injured in Miami, contact a lawyer to explore whether evidence of any of the following camera locations could apply to your case.
- Residential cameras. Doorbell cameras are increasingly popular. These cameras are often positioned to capture footage of streets, sidewalks, and driveways. If a car accident occurs near a home, the homeowner’s camera might have recorded valuable evidence, such as the impact, vehicle movements, or even the aftermath.
- Security cameras. Businesses often install cameras to monitor their premises, including parking lots, entrances, and store interiors. For example, a grocery store might have security cameras overlooking the parking area where a slip-and-fall or car accident occurred. Restaurants, gas stations, and retail stores frequently use surveillance systems that may provide key insights into accidents on or near their property.
- Traffic cameras. Miami’s public streets and highways are equipped with traffic cameras managed by government agencies or private organizations. These cameras are often located at busy intersections, highways, and toll plazas to monitor congestion, but crashes can be documented, too.
- Red-light cameras. In recent years it has become common for cities to use red-light cameras at various intersections to capture drivers who run red lights. These cameras often record both images and video of vehicles as they approach and pass through intersections. When an accident occurred at an intersection equipped with such a camera, the footage could provide evidence of traffic violations that led to the crash.
- Private surveillance systems. Apartment complexes, gated communities, and office buildings often have security cameras installed at entry points or within parking structures. These systems can capture footage of vehicle accidents, pedestrian injuries, or even criminal acts.
- Public transportation cameras. Miami-Dade Transit vehicles, such as buses and trains, often have onboard cameras. Stations and stops also frequently have surveillance systems to ensure passenger safety. These cameras might provide helpful evidence.
- Dash cams and devices. Finally, personal devices like dash cameras or smartphones may capture the accident. Drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians involved in or near the incident might have recorded video without even realizing it.
An experienced Miami personal injury lawyer can identify potential sources of video evidence, send preservation requests to prevent footage from being deleted, and work with law enforcement or businesses to retrieve critical data.
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Do you think your accident injury may have been recorded by a nearby camera? Talk to the attorneys at Spencer Morgan Law. Call 305-423-3800 for a confidential consultation.