[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"A dash cam is a hands-free device that a driver can mount on their dashboard or windshield to record what\u2019s happening in front of their vehicle while driving.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Most dash cam systems require hardwiring the camera into the vehicle\u2019s electrical system. Hardwired dash cams can run continuously while the vehicle\u2019s engine is on. When engines are off, some dash cams use motion detectors or sensors to turn on if they detect movement outside a vehicle or from an impact.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Georgia permits drivers to use native or third-party dash cam systems in their vehicles. However, Georgia law states drivers may not install dash cams or other features blocking their views of the windshield. Drivers who want to mount dash cams on their windshields typically place the devices behind their rearview mirrors so the cameras do not block any part of their views.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"Dash cam footage can provide clear, unbiased video evidence of what happened in a car accident.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"An improperly installed dash cam has the potential to distract a driver. For example, a dash cam could make it harder for a driver to pay attention to the road if it\u2019s located on the windshield or dashboard in a way that blocks the driver\u2019s view.","name":"Answer Question4","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question5","text":"While dash cam footage might prove that the other driver caused the accident, it could also suggest that you bear responsibility in some circumstances.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"When you hire a car accident lawyer to help you pursue a claim, give your lawyer a copy of the dash cam footage to review. Once you file your car accident lawsuit, the other driver can file a discovery request for a copy of your dash cam footage. In civil litigation, you must turn over the footage if the other party requests it \u2013 no matter how it could affect your case. Your lawyer can advise whether the footage could help or hurt your case and prepare a legal strategy accordingly.","name":"Answer Question7","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer6"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question8","text":"A dash cam is a hands-free device that a driver can mount on their dashboard or windshield to record what\u2019s happening in front of their vehicle while driving.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer7"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Georgia permits drivers to use native or third-party dash cam systems in their vehicles. However, Georgia law states drivers may not install dash cams or other features blocking their views of the windshield.","name":"Answer Question9","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer8"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question10","text":"Dash cam footage can provide clear, unbiased video evidence of what happened in a car accident.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer9"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question11","text":"While dash cam footage might prove that the other driver caused the accident, it could also suggest that you bear responsibility in some circumstances.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer10"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question12","text":"A dash cam is a hands-free device that a driver can mount on their dashboard or windshield to record what\u2019s happening in front of their vehicle while driving.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer11"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"If you were driving a car with a dash cam when the accident occurred, you should keep copies of the dash cam footage. If your dash cam stores footage on an SD card or hard drive, replace and save the SD card or download a copy of the data to your computer or the cloud as soon as possible so you do not accidentally record over or lose it.  When you hire a car accident lawyer to help you pursue a claim, give your lawyer a copy of the dash cam footage to review. Once you file your car accident lawsuit, the other driver can file a discovery request for a copy of your dash cam footage. In civil litigation, you must turn over the footage if the other party requests it \u2013 no matter how it could affect your case. Your lawyer can advise whether the footage could help or hurt your case and prepare a legal strategy accordingly.","name":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer6","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer12"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","name":"How Can a Dash Cam Impact My Car Accident Claim?","mainEntity":{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is a Dash Cam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer11"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Question12"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer"},"name":"What Is a Dash Cam?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Question"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","name":"How Does a Dash Cam Work?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Question1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","name":"Is It Legal to Use a Dash Cam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Question2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer3"},"name":"How Can Dash Cam Video Be Used in My Car Accident Claim?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Question3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer4"},"name":"Can a Dash Cam Cause Distracted Driving?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Question4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer5"},"name":"Is It Possible My Dash Cam Video Might Hurt My Case?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Question5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","name":"Should I Have a Car Accident Lawyer Review My Dash Cam Video Before Filing a Lawsuit?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer12"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Question7"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","name":"What Is a Dash Cam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer7"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Question8"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","name":"Is It Legal to Use a Dash Cam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer8"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Question9"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Answer9"},"name":"How Can Dash Cam Video Be Used in My Car Accident Claim?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#Question10"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Can a Dash Cam Impact My Car Accident Claim?","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-dash-cam-impact-car-accident-claim\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]