Our family boat was hit and badly damaged. Should I take pictures of the boat damage?

Similar to automobile accidents, taking photographs after an accident is important. First, the photographs will serve as evidence of the property damage sustained, which can be claimed as an element of damage under Illinois law. You can seek reimbursement for your boat’s damages. Second, in many instances, the path of travel, speed, and direction of the boats at the time of the accident can be determined by looking at the physical damage the boats sustained in the accident. In civil litigation cases, we highly recommend that you take photographs of your boat’s damage as soon as possible after the accident.