Why Having a Car Accident Report Is So Important

Being involved in a car accident can be a very scary experience. Statistics show that nearly 10 million car accidents go unreported each year. If you are involved in a car accident, you need to make sure everything is documented. Without the proper documentation, it will be nearly impossible to get compensated for your injuries. The first thing you need to do after being involved in a car accident is to call the police.

They will be able to fill out a car accident report, which is essential when trying to get compensation for your injuries. Many Insurance companies require this as part of the policy terms to provide any coverage. Below are some of the other reasons why having a car accident is so important.

Establishing When and Where the Accident Happened

The first thing a police officer will document when called to a car crash is when and where it happened. While this may seem like a minor detail, it is anything but. By establishing when the accident happens, the police report will allow you to show when your injuries occurred. If there is no accident report with this information, it will be easy for an insurance company to say the injuries you have were pre-existing or not caused by another accident. This can lead to you being denied the compensation you deserve.

A Breakdown of the Accident Scene

The office working on the wreck will also draw up a diagram of the scene. This diagram will include things like how each of the vehicles was positioned and will lay out where skid marks are found. The information from this diagram will allow a lawyer to build a case. Showing the other driver was negligent is easy with this type of information. Showing the other driver was negligent and at fault is much easier with this type of information.

Recording Statements From Witnesses

Another important part of the accident report is the statements a police officer gets from witnesses. Getting the witnesses at the scene to tell what they saw is a great way to verify your account of the wreck. You will also be able to get the contact information for each witness. This will allow your attorney to call them to testify at your hearing.

The Injuries Sustained

The police office will also put information about the type of injuries sustained in the wreck. Having this documented will help you to prove that you sustained injuries and that you received medical attention at the scene of the wreck. You should always get checked out by the EMT on scene if you suffered any injuries at all, no matter how serious they may seem to be to you at the time. Even if you think you are fine, you need to get checked out by the EMT on scene.

They will be able to tell you if you have any injuries and also document the types of treatment they have provided you with. Neglecting to get this type of treatment can lead to a variety of complications along the way. Many of the internal injuries common in car accidents do not surface until hours or even days later, which is all the more reason to get checked out by medical professionals as soon as possible after an accident.

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