What do I do if accident report is incorrect?

Here are some helpful tips on how to get a police report corrected:

Be polite. Your attitude and approach with the police officer can go a long way in convincing him to correct an error.
Provide documentation.
Act quickly.
Provide medical records.
Provide a statement.
Retain an experienced attorney.

How do I dispute a fault claim?

Steps for Disputing Who Was Assigned Fault After a Car Accident

Compile All of Your Proof.
Contact the Police Officer Who Filed the Accident Report.
Dispute the Claim with Your Insurance Company.
Hire a Lawyer.

What happens after an at fault accident?

If you’re at fault in a car accident, your liability insurance pays for the other driver’s car repairs and will likely cover any doctor’s bills if they’re injured. Some states require drivers to have PIP or MedPay, while collision insurance is usually required if you are leasing or financing your car.

Can a police officer determine fault of an accident?

While the police will make a report and may issue traffic violations, they do not determine fault of an accident. Be sure to ask the police officer at the scene for a copy of their report or the report’s file number.

What to do if a police report is wrong?

When the error is about disputed information, the officer may not agree to correct the report. However, you can write up your own account and ask that it be attached to the report. Be certain that what you write contains details and is accurate, not just your own conclusions.

What can you do if you are found at fault for a car accident?

Typically, you can not recover for your injuries if you are found at fault for causing a car accident. There are exceptions to this general rule. For example, if you are an employee who is working at the time of the car accident, you can recover through the Worker’s Compensation system.

Is it important to get a police report after a car accident?

It could find that you were at fault for the accident, it could find that another driver was at fault for the accident, or it could be inconclusive about who was at fault. It is important to get a copy of your police report after a car accident, because police reports are considered by insurance companies, attorneys, and courts.

Can a police report wrongly find someone at fault?

A police report or crash report may wrongly find someone at fault for a car accident because the investigating officer is making a decision with inadequate information and training. The officer has no personal knowledge of what happened. The officer will take statements at the scene and usually base his decision on what he believes happened.

What to do if you are found at fault in a traffic citation?

Contest the Police Report or Traffic Citation. If you are found at-fault in a police report or a traffic citation related to a car accident, you may be able to contest the ticket or get a police report amended.

What to do if you make a mistake in a police report?

It is within the officer’s discretion whether to add your statement to the report. Retain an experienced attorney. If you find errors other than factual ones that are easy to correct, you should retain an experienced car accident attorney and have him contact the police for you.