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Evidence that can answer sequence questions

Scene geometry can help organize the account of a collision. Note travel directions, lane positions, points of impact, traffic-control features, visibility, lighting, weather observations, and any changed conditions. Photographs should show both close details and the broader scene. Dashcam footage, nearby-camera footage, and phone recordings may preserve timing or movement that is no longer visible at the scene.

• Photograph vehicle damage from multiple angles and preserve original files.
• Keep dashcam or camera files in their original format when possible.
• Write down what each person observed separately rather than combining accounts.
• Note whether vehicles or roadway conditions changed before photographs were taken.

Preserve context, not just damage

Vehicle damage, debris locations, tire marks, roadway signs, lighting, and visibility may be relevant to how the event is evaluated. Do not assume that one photograph, one account, or a preliminary description resolves every disputed fact. Preserve the surrounding context and identify what remains unknown.

Build a chronological file

Begin by preserving the original evidence. Create a dated incident file, keep copies of every communication, and avoid editing photographs or video. Then assemble the event timeline from the earliest available observations through the crash report, medical care, vehicle inspection, and insurance communications.

• Preserve photographs, videos, dashcam files, texts, emails, and call records.
• Write a factual timeline while memories are fresh, identifying uncertainty rather than filling gaps.
• Collect the crash report and note whether it is preliminary or supplemented.
• Organize medical records and appointment information without changing clinical descriptions.
• Keep repair estimates, towing or storage documents, and insurer correspondence.

Track requests and responses

If evidence is held by another person, an insurer, a vehicle system, a camera operator, or an investigating agency, note the holder and the date of the request or communication. Preserve both responsive materials and nonresponsive replies so the record shows what was sought and when.

Preserve first; evaluate second

Preserve the scene evidence you already have, request or locate the applicable crash-report materials through appropriate official starting points, and create a complete timeline. Avoid discarding damaged parts, overwriting recordings, or deleting messages. Keep communications factual and retain copies.

• Secure original photographs and video in more than one location.
• List every known driver, passenger, witness, insurer, vehicle, and record holder.
• Request missing records promptly and document the request.
• Review the official Texas limitations chapter rather than relying on an assumed deadline.
• Bring the organized file to a qualified legal professional for matter-specific review.