As the Internet Age continues to evolve, so too does the practice of personal injury law. One of the most significant advancements in recent years is the use of digital mapping and satellite imaging tools like Google Earth in proving liability in car accident cases. These tools have become indispensable to the modern personal injury lawyer’s “toolkit,” offering unprecedented access to visual evidence that can make or break a case.
What is Google Earth
Google Earth is a computer-based mapping platform that allows users to view high-resolution images of nearly any location on Earth. These images come from NASA’s Landsat satellites and other sources and provide a detailed bird’s-eye view of streets, intersections, highways, and terrain. Users can zoom in, rotate views, and even “stand” in a location using Street View, giving a real-world perspective from a desktop screen.