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A police report for an accident on Georgia roads is extremely important. Without an official report, it will be your word against the other driver in the accident; or even worse, your word against the insurance company. You need the report to set the facts straight. With a police accident report and an experienced Georgia car accident lawyer you will be able to maximize your claim.
Police accident reports weigh heavily on whether an insurance company will accept or deny a claim. Often, insurance companies attempt to devalue accident claims when there is no police report to clearly document who was at-fault and the key facts from the scene.
Car accident reports can be confusing at times. They should include the following:
These details will describe what both parties have claimed along with any witness testimony. Car accident reports can include diagrams, photographs, and sketches of the accident. Weather reports and other information about the scene are also included in the car accident reports.
When filing an accident report do the following:
The car accident report is a key piece of evidence for your claim. It is vital that you contact an experienced auto accident lawyer to go through the report and evaluate your case. Our lawyers at the Brodie Law Group can get the police report and handle the rest.
You can get a copy of your auto accident report in Georgia from the law enforcement agency that responded to your accident. However, an accident is a traumatic event, and you may not remember which law enforcement agency responded. Sometimes multiple agencies may have responded. So, who do you contact?
Usually, you can expect one of the following three law enforcement agencies in Georgia to have a copy of your accident report:
Each agency will have a records department that you can call to request a copy of the report. The process for obtaining a police report may vary depending on the city and law enforcement agency involved.
If the accident happened in Macon-Bibb County and the report was filed by a Macon-Bibb County Sheriff Deputy, then you should contact the Macon-Bibb County Sheriff’s Department’s records division. An experienced Macon car accident lawyer can also help you obtain the police report and review it as part of your injury claim.
Macon-Bibb has a website where you can request the records directly:
There are 3 ways to get your report:
Always call the agency first before you to confirm the report is available. It can take 3-4 days after the accident before the report is available. Expect to pay a small administrative fee for the report.
Our experienced Georgia car accident lawyers here at Brodie Law Group can help you through the process.
If you were injured in a car accident in Georgia, a police report can play a critical role in the outcome of your claim. An experienced Georgia car accident lawyer can review your accident report, identify potential issues, and deal directly with the insurance company on your behalf.
Call (478) 239-2780 or complete our Free Injury Case Evaluation to speak with a legal staff member from Brodie Law Group today.
We represent car accident victims throughout Georgia, including Macon, Warner Robins, Milledgeville, Dublin, and surrounding Middle Georgia communities.
