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 Car Accident Investigation Procedure:

Vehicle accidents occur regularly throughout Illinois, and the number one priority after these
incidents occur is determining liability so victims can recover compensation. However, these cases
can become incredibly complicated. Often, a vehicle accident case requires extensive investigation by
law enforcement officials, insurance carriers, and attorneys involved in the case. Here, we want to
discuss the car accident investigation procedure. What we will find is that the investigation begins
right after an accident occurs and often continues for days, weeks, or months following the crash.
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This Begins at the Scene of the Crash

The investigation of a vehicle accident begins very soon after the incident occurs.
In general, it is understood that law enforcement officials will come to the scene of a
crash and conduct a preliminary investigation. Police reports are typically required by
the insurance carriers in order for any payments to be made to injured parties.

However, if it is safe to do so at the scene of a crash, and if those involved

are not severely injured, it is possible for non-law enforcement individuals to
gather evidence. Using a smartphone or another type of camera, those involved
in a crash can take pictures of:
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Damage to vehicle
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Injuries
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Debris
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Th investigation continues
After the Scene is cleared
• Video surveillance from camera’s on nearby homes or business
• Dashcam footage from aby vehicle involved
• Vehicle “black box” data
• Citation or arrest information from law enforcement officials if an arrest was made
• The driving record of other drivers involved in the incident
• Mobile data device data
• And more
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