I took photographs of the scene.
'Scattato' = skat-TAH-toh — double 't'; stress the second syllable. 'Fotografie' = foh-toh-gra-FEE-eh.
Tell police and your insurance company that you have photographic evidence. Photos of vehicle positions, damage, and road markings are invaluable for accident reconstruction.
Photographs taken immediately after an accident are critical evidence. Italian insurance regulations accept smartphone photos as supporting documentation for claims. Best practice: photograph vehicle positions (before moving), all damage, road signs, weather conditions, and any injuries.
Ho filmato la scena con il mio telefono.
I filmed the scene with my phone.
Video is even more valuable than still photos for accident reconstruction.
Ho fotografato la targa dell'altro veicolo.
I photographed the other vehicle's plate.
Plate photos are the single most useful image in a claim dispute.
Le invio le foto via email o WhatsApp?
Shall I send you the photos by email or WhatsApp?
Practical offer — makes it easy for police or insurance to receive evidence.
Italian insurance adjusters (periti assicurativi) often reconstruct accidents from photographs alone when no police report exists. A complete photographic record can be the difference between a successful claim and a rejected one.