What to Do if My Police Accident Report Is Incorrect

A police officer typically arrives at the scene of a car accident involving injuries or substantial property damage to document the details and create an accident report. The official document can be crucial in determining fault and could significantly affect your ability to receive fair compensation. As such, you’ll want to be sure the officer’s notes are accurate – and to have them corrected if they’re not.

What Happens If a Police Report Is Incorrect?

If you find mistakes in your accident report, you can request corrections through the law enforcement agency that created the report. The police department may agree to amend an incorrect police report if you provide clear evidence of inaccurate information.

Remember that time matters. The sooner you identify and attempt to address any police report errors, the better your chances of getting them corrected.

Common Errors Found on Police Car Accident Reports

While law enforcement officers often are attentive and thorough when filing official police reports, mistakes can and do happen. Some of the most common errors by responding officers include:

• Basic information mistakes – Wrong dates, vehicle details, insurance information, or contact details may appear due to simple transcription errors.
• Missing witness statements – Investigating officers might overlook bystanders who saw the collision or fail to record complete witness statements.
• Incorrect accident description – The officer’s interpretation of the crash sequence and the accident scene is necessarily limited and might not accurately reflect what occurred.
• Incomplete information – Important details about personal injuries, road conditions, weather, or vehicle damage might be missing from the report.

When you find these or other significant errors, correcting an inaccurate report as soon as possible is vital.

Why Is It Important to Correct Police Report Mistakes?

Insurance companies rely heavily on police reports when evaluating claims. An incorrect report could severely hinder your ability to receive fair compensation for your injuries and related losses. Additionally, these reports become part of the official record and could affect future legal proceedings related to the crash.

Making corrections helps ensure that:

• Your insurance claim receives fair consideration.
• The factual circumstances of the crash are documented.
• Your rights remain protected throughout the claims process.
• Relevant evidence supports your car accident claim.

How Our Law Firm Can Help with Inaccurate Police Reports

At Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC, we understand how frustrating it can be to deal with bureaucratic errors that affect legal claims. Our experienced legal team can gather the evidence you need to support the requested corrections to your car accident police report and handle any interactions with the police department for you. We can work directly with law enforcement agencies to address errors and protect your rights.

Our experienced car accident attorneys stand ready to:

• Review the car accident police report for accuracy.
• Gather the supporting evidence you need to make corrections.
• Handle all communications with law enforcement.
• Properly document any amendments.
• Protect your interests throughout the claims process.

If you’ve discovered mistakes on your police accident report, don’t wait to take action. Call Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC today or fill out our online form for a free consultation. Our team is prepared to review your case and help you correct these crucial documents.