Evidence terms
Records, witnesses, photographs, vehicle data, preservation, and proof of what happened.
Accident ReconstructionA technical analysis using physical evidence, measurements, vehicle data, photographs, and scientific principles to evaluate how a collision occurred.Chain of CustodyThe documented history showing who collected, handled, stored, transferred, or tested an item of evidence.Dashcam FootageVideo recorded by an in-vehicle camera that may show the events before, during, or after a collision.Event Data RecorderA vehicle device that may record specified technical information connected with a crash event.Incident ReportA written record created by police, a property owner, employer, business, or other organization after an accident or reported event.Medical RecordsClinical documentation of symptoms, examinations, diagnoses, treatment, referrals, testing, restrictions, and progress.Photographic EvidenceStill images used to document vehicles, injuries, hazards, road conditions, property, weather, or changes over time.Police ReportA report prepared by law enforcement that may record parties, vehicles, observations, statements, diagrams, citations, and other crash information.Preservation LetterA written notice requesting that potentially relevant documents, video, electronic data, or physical evidence not be destroyed or altered.Surveillance EvidencePhotographs, video, observation notes, or digital monitoring used to evaluate a person’s activities, condition, or statements.