The first mistake you can make regarding your accident injury claim is not calling the police and asking for a police report. After an accident, you may not really think you’re hurt and the adrenaline may still be flowing. The collision just happened, and we have many of our clients that tell us that they didn’t even feel the pain and stiffness until later that evening or even the next day, so I know it can be a hassle to call the police and have to wait for them to come out. Just always do it. There’s many reasons why you want that police report. 

Ask the Right Questions

When you call the police to request a police report, they might tell you that they won’t do a police report if no one’s hurt at the accident scene. If you’re asked that question, always let the police know that you’re unsure if anyone is hurt. That way, they’ll still do a police report. 

Why is a Police Report Necessary in a Car Accident Injury Claim

Having a police report that applies fault to the other driver can avoid a “he said she said” situation, particularly in cases where the other driver flees the scene or leaves before the police show up, or later on the insurance company tries to deny their involvement in the accident.

A police report which has witnessed information, the location of the accident, and more, is a good way to prove that you were in an accident, and that it wasn’t your fault later on during the injury claim process. If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, please pick up the phone today and schedule your Free Injury Claim Evaluation. Let us show you how we put Personal back into Personal Injury Law.