If you’ve been involved in a car accident, one of the first documents you’ll want to look at is the police accident report. You’ll especially want to look for any errors in the accident report so that you can revise them.

An accident report is sometimes not admissible in civil court cases. However, the document is important as insurance companies may look to it to determine accident liability and how much money you’ll have to pay.

Here are a few steps you can take to get an accident report revised:

Again, insurance companies often rely on police reports in awarding damages. So it’s very important that you take a good look at your accident report, and then take steps to revise it if you spot any errors.

Related Resources:

  • Car Accident Checklist: 5 Things to Do at the Scene (FindLaw’s Injured)
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents: First Steps (FindLaw - Free Download)
  • Should You Take Your Car Insurance’s Offer? (FindLaw’s Injured)

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