Once upon a time, photographic evidence of a vehicle collision usually came down to any photos that police officers took when they arrived on the scene. These days, when most people carry a cellphone with a camera on it, things are much easier in this respect.
Photos and videos have the potential to boost your claim. However, for them to be effective, you need to know what kind of images to take.
The overall scene
Photos from a distance can show weather and road conditions, volume of traffic, lighting and other such things that may have played a role in the crash. They can also help rule out excuses the other driver might try to use, such as claiming it was icy, when the photo clearly shows the section of road was dry.
Such photos can also show the area over which debris was scattered. This may help investigators determine the speed of the vehicles.
Close-ups
You might look at your car, deem it to be a write-off and assume all you need is a photo showing how the extent of the damage. However, the smaller details you can capture by moving closer in can help to determine how that wreckage occurred. For example, showing a dent that was slightly deeper in one direction than the other might help the crash investigation team determine the precise angle of impact. This might help them understand who was in the wrong.
Alternate angles
Some things can look very different from different angles. Taking shots of the things you want to capture from multiple angles helps build a more complete picture, lessening the chance of misinterpretation.
Whether you take photos yourself in the aftermath of a crash or are totally reliant on those others have taken, legal guidance can help you understand how best to use them as you seek fair compensation.