A minor accident can turn into a massive, painful, draining headache when drivers leave the scene without capturing the right details. Police officers often see simple fender benders balloon into complicated disputes because nobody grabbed clear photos of the vehicles, roadway, or surrounding area.
The Insurance Information Institute recommends taking photos of vehicle damage, license plates, the accident scene, and surrounding road conditions before leaving whenever it is safe to do so, noting that many insurers now encourage photo uploads immediately after a crash.
