Can I Request CCTV Footage Of An Accident?
If you have been injured in an accident that was caught on CCTV, you may be wondering, ‘Can I request CCTV footage of myself?’ Within this guide, we will explain when and how you could request CCTV footage of yourself and how this footage could help support you in a personal injury claim.
Can I Request CCTV Footage Of An Accident Claims Guide
Additionally, we will explain the specific criteria that you must meet to be able to make a personal injury claim. Furthermore, we will share examples of other evidence you could use to help support your claim. We will also provide examples of the compensation guidelines that are attached to various injuries and how this may be calculated.
If, after reading this guide, you still have any additional questions, you can contact one of our advisors. Our friendly team is available to help you 24/7, and could offer you free advice for your potential claim.
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- Can I Request CCTV Footage Of An Accident?
- Criteria To Make A Personal Injury Claim
- Additional Forms Of Evidence Supporting Personal Injury Claims
- What Is The Average Personal Injury Claim Payout?
- Get Help From A No Win No Fee Solicitor
- Can I Request CCTV Footage Of An Accident Or Injury? – Check Our Related Guides
Can I Request CCTV Footage Of An Accident?
If you have been involved in an accident that was caught on CCTV, you may be wondering ‘Can I request CCTV footage of myself?’ and ‘ How to get CCTV footage for personal injury claims?‘
Under government guidance on requesting CCTV footage of yourself, you have the right to request footage of yourself. However, you would need to ask permission from the CCTV system’s owner. Their information can usually be found on a sign attached to the camera or nearby. You can tell them you’re requesting information about yourself under data protection law.
When requesting CCTV footage of yourself, you should provide information to help the owner identify you, such as:
- Proof of your identity.
- A specific date and time.
- A description of yourself.
Additionally, the CCTV owner usually must provide the footage you request free of charge within one month. However, it must be noted that usually CCTV footage is deleted 30 days after it was recorded.
When Could A Request For CCTV Footage Be Refused?
In certain circumstances, your request for CCTV footage may be refused. Some examples of why your request may be refused include:
- Other people can be seen in it.
- The owner of the CCTV is not able to edit out people to protect their identity.
However, you may be invited to view the footage if:
- They’re unable to provide you with the footage itself.
- You agree to that arrangement.
Contact our advisors today if you are still wondering, ‘Can I request CCTV footage of myself to help support my personal injury claim?’
Criteria To Make A Personal Injury Claim
To be able to make a personal injury claim, you must meet the following criteria:
- A third party owed you a duty of care.
- This duty of care was breached.
- As a result of this, you were injured in an accident. Together this is known as negligence.
You are owed a duty of care in various situations, such as:
In the workplace
All employers owe a duty of care to their employees. This duty is stated in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Per this duty of care, they must take reasonable steps to ensure your safety. However, failure to adhere to this duty of care could result in you being injured in an accident at work.
In public places
An Occupier is a person or party that is in control of a public space. Per the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 all occupiers must take steps to ensure your reasonable safety whilst you are using that space for its intended purposes. If they were to breach this duty of care, it could result in you being injured in an accident.
On the road
All road users owe each other a duty of care. They must use the roads safely to reduce the risk of injury to themselves and others. Additionally, they must follow the rules and guidance set out for them in the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code. However, if they failed to use the roads responsibly, this could result in a road traffic accident.
If you can prove that you were injured due to a breach in the duty of care owed to you, you may be eligible to make a claim.
Contact our advisors today to discuss your potential claim.
Additional Forms Of Evidence Supporting Personal Injury Claims
CCTV footage of your accident could help support your personal injury claim. However, you should provide as much sufficient evidence as possible to help support your claim. Additional pieces of evidence you could use in your claim could include:
- Dashcam footage of the accident (if applicable).
- A completed report in the accident book (if applicable).
- A copy of your medical records to prove the type of injury you suffered.
- Contact details of any eyewitnesses.
Additionally, one of our solicitors could help you with collecting evidence for your claim.
Contact one of our advisors to be put in contact with one of our solicitors today. Furthermore, our advisors could help you with answering questions regarding personal injury claims.
What Is The Average Personal Injury Claim Payout?
Following a successful claim, you should receive general damages as part of your compensation settlement. This compensates you for the pain and suffering you have experienced that has been directly caused by your injury.
Below you will find a table using the amounts listed in the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) (16th edition). Many legal professionals will use the JCG to help them value claims as it states compensation guidelines for various injuries.
However, you should only use this table as a guide. The factors of your claim could affect how much you receive.
Compensation Table
| Injury | Notes | Compensation Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Tetraplegia | Cases where physical pain present, full awareness of their disability and significant effect on ability to communicate and senses will attract the higher end of the compensation bracket. | £324,600 to £403,990 |
| Moderately Severe Brain Damage | Injured person will be severely disabled and will be substantially dependent on care from others. Disabilities could be physical or cognitive. | £219,070 to £282,010 |
| Moderate Brain Damage (ii) | Moderate to modest intellectual deficit, ability to work reduced and some risk of epilepsy. | £90,720 to £150,110 |
| Severe Back Injuries (i) | Severe spinal cord and nerve root damage leading to a series of serious consequences not normally found in back injury cases. | £91,090 to £160,980 |
| Amputation of Arms – Loss of One Arm (iii) | Amputation of one arm below the elbow. | £96,160 to £109,650 |
| Amputation of Index and Middle and/or Ring Fingers | Hand rendered to very little use and grip will be exceedingly weak. | £61,910 to £90,750 |
| Serious Hand Injuries | Injuries will have reduced the hand to 50 per cent capacity. | £29,000 to £61,910 |
| Severe Knee Injuries (iii) | Injuries resulting in less severe disabilities, but with continuing symptoms by way of pain and discomfort and limited movement. | £26,190 to £43,460 |
| Moderate Ankle Injuries | Fractures, ligamentous tears and the like which give rise to less serious disabilities such as difficulty standing for long periods. | £13,740 to £26,590 |
| Wrist Injuries (d) | Recovery from fracture or soft tissue injury takes longer than 12 months but is largely complete. | £6,080 to £10,350 |
Special Damages Payouts
Additionally, special damages could also be included in your compensation award. This compensates you for the past or future financial losses you have incurred due to your injuries.
Some examples of losses you could claim under special damages could include:
- Travel expenses.
- Medical costs.
- Loss of earnings.
However, to successfully claim these losses back, you will need to provide sufficient evidence about them. This could include bank statements, invoices and receipts.
Contact an advisor today if you have any questions about making a personal injury claim or whether you are still wondering ‘Can I request CCTV footage of an accident?’
Get Help From A No Win No Fee Solicitor
One of our solicitors could help you with your particular claim. Our solicitors have years of experience handling various types of personal injury claims. Additionally, one may offer to work with you on a No Win No Fee basis with a Conditional Fee Agreement.
When working with a solicitor under this arrangement, you will not be expected to pay them for their services if the claim fails.
Alternatively, if the claim succeeds, you will pay your solicitor a success fee. The success fee is a legally capped percentage that your solicitor will deduct from your compensation award. Furthermore, how much your solicitor will take as a success fee will usually be agreed upon before they start working on your claim.
Contact one of our advisors today to discuss your claim and potentially be connected with one of our experienced solicitors.
Contact Us
Get in touch with our advisors today to discuss your potential personal injury claim further. Our friendly team can offer you free advice and help answer your questions, such as ‘Can I request CCTV footage of myself to use as evidence in my claim?’ Additionally, they could put you in contact with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors who could help you with your case.
Contact an advisor today:
- Call us on 0800 073 8804
- Start your claim online.
- Message an advisor using our live chat.
Can I Request CCTV Footage Of An Accident Or Injury? – Check Our Related Guides
Additional guides about personal injury claims:
- My car accident was caught on a dashcam, can I claim compensation?
- How much compensation can I claim for an accident in a public park?
- Injured at work lawyers.
Further information and resources:
- NHS – First Aid.
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – Accident book.
- CPS – Driving offences.
Additionally, if you are still wondering, ‘Can I request CCTV footage of myself to help support my personal injury claim?’ you can contact one of our advisors.
