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770-626-7895The evidence you present in your personal injury claim is critical to getting the compensation you deserve.
But many drivers involved in an accident often forget the importance of the police report. Stress levels are high, and it can be difficult to remember what you need to do immediately after an accident.
Having an accurate police report will support your claims when pursuing compensation for your injuries. The following will help you make the right decisions after your accident.
Why You Need a Police Report
After an accident, drivers must account for all injuries and damages. They may need to collect the names and contact information of witnesses and call the police to file an official report.
The police report contains information related to the accident including any statements made by you and the other driver. It’s an invaluable part of the personal injury claims process, as it provides a neutral account of the event.
Accident victims should make sure that the police are called to the scene. The police report will be a critical piece of evidence when you file your personal injury claim. It will also indicate who was at fault for the accident according to the responding officer.
The following are the essential items included in a police report:
- Time and date of the accident
- Drivers and passengers involved in the accident
- Factors that may have contributed to the accident
- Witness testimony and contact information
- Police officer’s assessment of the cause
Accessing the Police Report for Your Personal Injury Claim
You’ll need to get in touch with the police department in order to access the police report. Drivers can complete a request form online, and you may also request a copy of the report by visiting the police station or by telephone.
Consulting with an attorney is the best way to gather all of the evidence needed to get compensated for your injuries and other damages. Police reports are vital to this process.
The report makes it difficult for the other driver to argue against your claim if your argument is supported by the police officer’s documentation about the accident.
In addition to the report, a responding police officer will determine the extent of any injuries and take photographs of the scene and visible damage to automobiles.
Police officers will collect statements from drivers, passengers, and witnesses as well as take measurements of skid marks and other evidence.
Getting Full Compensation for Your Injuries With a Police Report
In addition to the police report, you may also need to provide information related to medical treatments and damages that occurred to your vehicle.
Used together, these reports can provide a detailed account of the accident and the damages caused by the negligent or reckless driving of another party. This gives you the ability to maximize the amount of financial compensation you receive.
Your personal injury attorney can help you gather the right evidence and present it in a way that establishes liability and holds the other party accountable.
Insurance companies try to minimize the amount of compensation they pay out to accident victims. In some cases, they may even attempt to deny your claim.
The police report gives you the leverage you need to get compensation quickly and with minimal disruption to you.
A skilled legal professional can help you argue against a police report if you believe it contains inaccurate information. You may need to question the testimony of witnesses and the assessment made by the responding police officer.
Your attorney at Larrison Law Firm will help you challenge a police report when necessary in order to protect your legal rights and financial wellbeing.
The police report is essential to your personal injury claim. Understanding the information it provides and the ways in which you can use it to support your claim will give you the greatest compensation possible.
You’ll get the financial resources needed to overcome your injuries, repair or replace damaged property, and hold guilty parties accountable for their negligence.
