When you’re hurt in a car accident, you may not really want to take all the many steps it takes to get compensation. You’re hurt, and you want to focus on addressing your injuries. Sadly, you could land in serious trouble if you don’t take the right steps, like filing a car accident report.
If you’re not sure whether you need to file a report, read on to learn more about the requirements. Luckily, a lawyer can also help you through the process.
When you’re involved in a car accident, you may be required to file a car accident report. For example, if anyone was injured or killed in the accident, someone must report the accident. You’ll also be required to report it if the damages total more than $1,500. If you’re not sure whether your accident was that serious, you may need to call the police anyway about the accident, just in case.
If you don’t file a car accident report, it could come back to haunt you. Failing to report a car accident when necessary is a crime, so you could face some harsh penalties if you try to leave without reporting.
The good news, your car accident report could help your claim. If you choose to sue for the injuries you suffered in the car accident, you need all the evidence possible to support your claim. If the car accident report lines up with your story, it could be a key piece of evidence. It’s a report from the people involved in the accident and the police, after all.
Getting a copy to use during your claim is simple, too. Once you file the claim with the police department, you can get an official copy through your local courts or through their website. You may have to pay a small fee, but you’ll then receive a physical or digital copy of the report. That report can then be used in court to support your claim.
That can make a big difference in the courtroom. That report contains a statement in the immediate aftermath of the accident, which can give the judge a clearer view of what happened at the accident site.
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, you may be unsure whether you’re really required to file a car accident report. It may seem like one extra step on top of all the other things you have on your plate. The good news is, you can get help filing your report and getting compensated for your injuries.
If you’re not sure where to begin, start with a Boise car accident lawyer. We can guide you through your claim and help you seek the maximum compensation for your losses.
If you’re ready to get started, the lawyers at Craig Swapp & Associates offer free consultations to new clients. All you have to do is call 1-800-404-9000 or visit us online to learn more about our services.
