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If you’ve recently been involved in a car accident and want to demand a settlement or file a lawsuit, a police report is an important piece of evidence to use in your claims. Whether or not the accident happened in a state that requires police reports after accidents, it is always a best practice to file one.
Many car accident victims feel overwhelmed by the amount of steps it takes to recover for their damages. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident and want to learn about what the correct steps are, call the car accident attorneys of Zinda Law Group at (800) 863-5312 for a 100% free case evaluation.
John (Jack) Zinda
Founder / CEO
Over 100 years of combined experience representing injured victims across the country.
Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationFiling a Report vs. Making a Claim
A common misunderstanding is that filing a police report is the same as or directly connected to making a claim to your insurance company. The police report serves as a record of the car accident, which can be used to your advantage in a claim. Police reports are not automatically sent in as an insurance claim. However, both your insurance company and the opposing party’s insurance provider may request a publicly available car accident report.
Neil Solomon
Partner
Real results matter. We do not get paid unless we win your case.
Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationNo Accident is Too Small
For small accidents like fender benders, it may seem unnecessary to get the police involved. In these cases, an officer may not want to waste their time attending to a matter that is not urgent, and it is in your best interest to file a report via mail or computer later that day.
Jason Aldridge
Attorney
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationInformation to Include
When filing a police report, you want to include as many pieces in the following list as possible.
- Injuries to yourself and your passengers
- Description of events that led to the accident
- How many passengers were in each car
- Name and insurance information of other driver
- Witness names and a record of their account of the accident. Most smart phones have simple audio recording apps that can be used here.
- Damages to your vehicle
Cole Gumm
Attorney
We are here to ensure you won’t have to face this difficult time alone.
Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationObtaining the Report
In order to obtain a police report, you first must decide which law enforcement agency to contact and request the form from. Typically you will seek a car accident report from the police department in the city where the accident happened.
Next, determine whether that police department offers reports in print or online. In many cases, you will be able to fill out a form on your phone or computer, but that is not always the case.
If you would like a copy of the final police report, you will usually have to pay a fee to the police department. At Zinda Law Group, we handle those expenses, and you will only be billed for those fees if we win your case.
To learn more about how to file a crash report in your city, select one of the following locations:
| Austin | San Antonio |
| Fort Worth | El Paso |
| Denver | Colorado Springs |
Why Police Might Not Show Up
- No one was injured in the crash
- Very little property damage
- Extreme weather conditions
If the police do not show up and you are not critically injured, there is no need to worry. You can always file a report remotely in the comfort of your own home.
Get Help from Our Auto Accident Lawyers
At Zinda Law Group, our car accident attorneys handle all types of car accident cases, and we will fight tirelessly to help you seek the compensation you deserve. And as one of our clients, you will pay nothing unless we win your case.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash, call Zinda Law Group at (800) 863-5312 for a 100% free consultation with one of our car accident lawyers.
Jason Aldridge
Attorney
We have successfully represented clients in a wide variety of cases across the country.
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