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Should I Call The Police After An Accident?

 
Immediately after a car accident you should call the police regardless of who was at fault.  By calling the police you will initiate an investigation of the accident. The investigation of the crash will help your car accident attorney with your accident lawsuit.

The police will take the statements of any witnesses on the scene. The officer will also take statements for both parties involved in the car crash. If you were injured at the scene the officer can get the medical attention you may need as well as be a witness to any injuries sustained from the crash. If any one was clearly at fault for the car accident, the officer will issue a citation. If the citation was issued to the other party involved in the car accident your personal injury lawyer will most likely use this information in your lawsuit. All of the information obtained by the officer at the scene will be valuable when you contact your car accident attorney and your insurance company to inform them about the accident.

Even if the car accident is minor, do not dismiss the importance of calling the police. The damage to your car may be minimal but you may have injuries that develop over the days following the crash. An officer will provide proof to your insurance company and your legal team that the accident did in fact occur and provide the details of what caused the accident.
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