How Do You Get A Copy Of An Accident Report?
A traffic accident (or incident) report is important to obtain, for legal and insurance purposes, if you have been involved in a traffic accident. The report details the circumstances of the accident, and also includes the names of the persons involved (drivers and passengers), the names of the vehicle owners, their insurance companies, whether either or both drivers were cited for moving violations, and the party at fault, in the judgment of the investigating officer. Traffic accident reports are public records and available through a simple procedure and a minor fee in all jurisdictions. Requesting an Accident Report Step 1 If you’re not sure, try to determine the police department, sheriff’s office or highway patrol unit responsible for investigating the accident. Step 2 Make a phone call to the records department of the responsible agency and ask for an accident report number. They will need the date and location of the accident. If they don’t have the report number, they will refe
