Properly photographing accident scenes is more than just standing in the middle of the street and clicking the shutter in all four directions. In cases of serious collisions, we carefully review the police report, answers to interrogatories and any statements that my have been given. We also ask for copies of any photographs that may have been made to date to assist us in the understanding of the dynamics involved.

It is also important to understand the attorney's theory of the case. It is possible that vehicles may not have been visible over the crest of a hill. In such cases, the speed of an approaching vehicle may be at issue, which dictates that sequential photos should be made from marked distances so that perception/reaction time can be calculated and linked to the photos for a trial display. The eyeheight of the driver is often a factor and this is taken into consideration when making critical photographs in these types of cases.