North Carolina Law Updates
For years Dash Cam footage has been used for criminal prosecutions by OBX police officers and NC DMV law enforcement. 
Video evidence in North Carolina is no longer limited to DWI charges or other traffic violations.
Evidence captured on dash cams can be an effective tool in civil personal injury matters/trials.
Video doesn’t lie.
Factual disputes in court regarding what took place and who is responsible for an accident can be cleared up quickly by the impartial lens of a dashboard camera.
Dash Cameras can be extremely helpful in North Carolina, where contributory negligence is a common defense in car accidents and negligence claims – Danny Glover, Outer Banks Accident Lawyer
The good news is, dash cams are reasonably priced and easy to mount.
Many big box stores and car audio shops in northeastern North Carolina carry them.
If you were involved in a car accident or have been injured due to another driver’s negligence, dashcam footage of what caused the accident, including the traffic on the road, speeds, and distances between the vehicles, etc., may be downloaded and presented as evidence.
As such, video evidence can be the difference between denial of a claim vs admission of liability for things like lost wages, property damage, and medical bills.
Features You Should Consider Before Buying a Dash Cam
Before going online and buying something on Amazon, it doesn’t hurt to consider the different dash cam options that are now available.
Take a look at the screen size and the way the camera is mounted.
While we may call them “dash cams,” a good number of in-car video recording units attach to the windshield, sun visor, and rear-view mirror.
Try to get a dash camera that records audio as well as video.
Here are some other helpful features to consider in making your purchase:
- High Resolution or “Hi-Res” recording is a really good idea. Cheaper dash cams tend to have lower-quality recording features, resulting in a blurry video. 12 MP – Megapixel resolution and 1080p HD – High Definition video makes for a better, more clear video recording.
- Loop Recording – Space on memory cards can become an issue if you do not have a “loop recording.” The dash cam will automatically overwrite old, irrelevant video footage, freeing up space on the memory card. That saves time by eliminating the need to manually delete old dash cam footage to free up space on the card.
- Recording at Night: Low Light Level Recording – Car accidents, wrecks, collisions, etc., may take place when it is dark outside and visibility is reduced. In smaller Outer Banks towns and rural areas, there may not be street lighting. Night recording features, especially those that help stabilize and clear-up low-level-light recordings, are a great idea. In fact, cameras may record what the human eye cannot make out, documenting license plate numbers, vehicle make and model, and driver features.
It also serves as a protection against claims and defenses alleging Contributory Negligence and Last Clear Chance by insurance adjusters and big insurance companies seeking to deny liability.
Video evidence can capture, without favor or bias, who is negligent, who is responsible, and whether contributory negligence is a legitimate defense.
If you have been injured, call Outer Banks Accident Lawyer Danny Glover NOW: 252-299-5300 to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION. You may also email Danny Glover directly at: Danny@DannyGloverLawFirm.com