The Role of Dashcam Footage in Texas Car Accident Claims

For decades, Texas law enforcement officials and personal injury attorneys were tasked with piecing together the causes and immediate aftermaths of car accidents. These days, though, that’s all changing, and it’s all thanks to dashcam evidence. Car accident cases may still be complex matters, but proving liability with dashcam footage is changing the way that attorneys approach vehicle crash claims in the Lone Star State.

Here’s everything you need to know about the role of dashcam footage in Texas car accident claims, including how personal injury lawyers use the evidence to protect the rights of their clients.

3 Benefits of Dashcam Evidence in Car Accident Claims

When involved in a car accident, proving who was at fault is essential for recovering compensation. That’s often easier said than done, however, especially if both parties contributed to the crash in some fashion.

Thankfully, dashcam evidence helps simplify car and truck accident claims by allowing you and your legal counsel to do the following:

1. Prove Negligence

Showing that the other person acted negligently or carelessly is a foundational aspect of pursuing compensation. To that end, perhaps the greatest benefit of dashcam footage is that it provides visual evidence of what happened and — by extension — who is at fault. Your attorney can use that evidence to identify the other driver’s actions and explain how they caused or contributed to your crash.

Suppose that another driver ran a red light and crashed into your vehicle. The other party might claim that they had the green light, and you might make similar statements. A dashcam would prove that it was, in fact, you who had the green light, thus demonstrating that the other driver must have run their lane’s red light.

2. Counter False Claims

At-fault parties (and their insurance companies) often try to shift blame in car accident cases; without video evidence, it may be tough to push back against these assertions. Even if you are still able to recover compensation, the amount you are entitled to could be significantly reduced.

Dashcam footage can put a stop to false claims and support your account of events. Addressing false claims protects your right to compensation and holds the other party accountable for their negligent behavior.

3. Support Witness Testimony

Though eyewitness testimony can certainly help support your account of events, eyewitnesses aren’t always the most reliable, especially if the stress of the crash overwhelms them. Video from a dashcam can demonstrate that a witness’s testimony is accurate and reliable. It doesn’t even have to capture every detail provided in a witness’s testimony; if the dashcam video verifies even a portion of a witness’s statements, the judge or jury may view the rest of their testimony as more credible as well.

How Dashcam Footage Proves Liability

Protecting Your Right to Compensation With Video Evidence

Proving liability with dashcam footage is an effective way of ensuring that the other party is held accountable in your accident case. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which state law refers to as “proportionate responsibility.” In simpler terms, it means that you cannot recover damages if you are greater than 50% at fault for the crash.

An experienced attorney can use dashcam footage to demonstrate that the other party was primarily (or entirely) at fault for the crash. That, in turn, protects your right to compensation under the modified comparative negligence rule and gives you an opportunity to recover more if you win the case.

We do not mean to imply that the mere existence of dashcam footage guarantees a favorable outcome; however, video footage that supports your account of events and proves the other party’s negligence can be incredibly valuable to your case.

The results-oriented attorneys at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law have recovered more than 1 billion dollars for our clients. We want to help you obtain the compensation you need to move on from your accident and return to normalcy. When you need someone to stand up for your rights, we will answer the call. 

Is Car Accident Dashcam Evidence Admissible in Court?

Dashcam evidence is usually admissible in court, though it must meet some basic criteria:

• The video must be authentic and cannot have been altered or tampered with.
• The footage must be relevant to the case.
• The evidence must have been obtained legally.

If the footage is from your dashcam, you can use it to support your claim for compensation. If other parties involved in the crash had dashcams in their vehicles, your attorney may need to subpoena the videos, but as long as they are obtained legally, they can also be used as evidence.

Should You Invest in a Dashcam?

As of 2025, approximately 16% of American drivers have dashcams installed in their vehicles. If you are looking for a way to protect your rights and document incidents while out on the road, joining that growing subset of motorists can offer a convenient solution.

However, there are numerous options out there, so you must do your research and compare various models to ensure you find the right camera for your needs. Consider a setup that captures video of what’s occurring both in front of and behind your vehicle; rear-facing footage can be useful in rear-end collisions or when changing lanes.

What to Do With Your Dashcam Footage After an Accident

If you are involved in a vehicle crash and have a dashcam, make sure you save the video as soon as possible. Many cameras record on a loop, and they will eventually delete their oldest videos unless they are manually tagged and saved. If you aren’t sure how to save the footage, pause the recording, and take the device to a local IT professional for help. You’ll also want to back up the video using cloud storage or a secure device, just in case the primary copy gets lost or damaged, and make sure not to share any of it on social media.

Lastly, before submitting the dashcam evidence to insurers, talk to an experienced car accident lawyer. A legal team like Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law will ensure that the evidence is properly preserved and submitted so that it can be used to support your claim.

Why You Need Legal Representation

Car accident claims are nothing if not complicated, even if you have dashcam footage that clearly shows the other driver was at fault. Thankfully, you don’t have to deal with the headaches of insurance negotiations and managing evidence on your own.

Call Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law now at (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 for a free and confidential car crash case review. 

Can a Dashcam Increase the Value of My Claim?

Proving liability using dashcam footage is simpler than it is without, and it can help protect your right to compensation. However, dashcam evidence alone may not directly increase the value of your claim. Instead, it can help prevent the other party from diminishing your right to compensation by shifting blame to you.

The amount of compensation you receive in a car accident case is based on several other factors, including the following:

• The severity of your injuries
• The other driver’s level of negligence
• Insurance policy limits
• Other expenses like lost wages
• The degree of property damage
• Your emotional trauma
• Pain and suffering.

Dashcam evidence can help relay how traumatic your accident was, which could support your claim for compensation. An experienced attorney will also use the dashcam footage to negotiate with insurance companies and build a strong case on your behalf.

Schedule a Free Consultation With Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law

If you’ve recently been involved in a car crash in Texas, it’s important to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law is here to protect your rights and build a strong case using all evidence available to us, including dashcam footage.

Call us now at (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 for a free and confidential consultation. Our Houston-based team is here to fight for your rights in your time of need.