California Car Accidents: Make Sure You Get a Police Report

If you’re involved in a Los Angeles car accident, it’s important that you obtain a copy of the police report. You will want it in your records for a potential car accident claim. Additionally, California car accident law states that if you’re involved as a driver in a car accident, you must stop. It doesn’t matter if the accident involves another vehicle, an object (such as a tree or fence), or a pedestrian. To help avoid the possibility of being accused of a hit and run, a crime in California, make sure you call the police, who can then write up a police report.

Police Reports Can Be an Important Tool for You

Although there is no legal obligation to call the police when you are in a Los Angeles car accident that does not involve injury or death, doing so can still be an important tool should you file a car accident claim down the road. If an insurance claim is filed by you or another party, even for property damage, the insurance company will likely want a police report. The intention of the police report is to provide a third-party, non-biased account of what occurred.

If you are in a Los Angeles car accident that results in injuries or death, California law states that you are required to call the police. Ideally, the report is a record of the scene by a neutral third-party law enforcement officer, and as such, it is often closely reviewed by the insurance companies involved. It can also be used by your experienced personal injury attorney to better understand what happened at the scene and help you best fight for the financial compensation you deserve.

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The police report could contain important information to help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries, medical expenses, time missed from your job because of your injuries, damage to your vehicle or other property, and other related expenses.

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Were You Involved in a Los Angeles Car Accident?

If you were involved in a car accident in Los Angeles that was not your fault, you have valuable legal rights and the potential for financial recovery that need to be protected.  For a free, no obligation consultation, contact the experienced attorneys at Ghozland Law Firm today.