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Why You Should Always Get a Police Report After a Crash

Having Documentation of the Incident is Important to Your Case

After you've been in a car accident, one of the first things you should do is call the police. Many people think that they can handle everything on their own, but this is a mistake. Police reports provide important facts surrounding your car accident that can help your case. Here's what you should know.

What's in a Police Report?

A police report is an official document that contains information about a car accident. It includes details about what happened and information about the people involved. This can be incredibly important when filing an insurance claim or taking legal action.

Why You Need a Police Report

You need a police report after a car accident for many reasons. First, it can help establish who was at fault for the crash. If there's any dispute about what happened, the police report can be a viable tool usd to show what really happened. Second, a police report can help you get the compensation you deserve. Your insurance company will likely require a police report before approving your claim. And if you're planning to file a lawsuit, your attorney will need a police report as well.

How to Get a Police Report

If you've been in a car accident, the first thing you should do is call the police. They will come to the accident scene and investigate what happened, or they might ask for details over the phone. Once they've gathered all the information, they will create a police report. You can get a report copy by requesting it from the police department. There may be a small fee for the report, but having this critical document is worth it.

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