When you have a car accident, one of the best things to do is get the police involved. When a police officer arrives at the scene and records what happened, this can be used as hard evidence that you can use to prove that the other motorist was at fault for the accident. This can increase the odds that you will receive compensation for your injuries.

Police Reports are Useful Outside of Court

Police reports are inadmissible in court but that doesn't mean that they aren't useful. After an accident, you will want to call the police so that they can come and make a police report. Then, when you are seeking a settlement, you may use a police report when you are drafting a demand letter. If the police report states that the other motorist was at fault, this can be useful when seeking a settlement. 

Police Reports Contain Useful Information

The police report also contains useful information, such as the date of the accident, the current weather conditions, and any witnesses. Because the police report will include the contact information for the witnesses, you may contact them to request that they participate in your lawsuit. 

Your Legal Team Will Have an Easier Time

Police reports can be a great time-saving tool for your legal team because much of the work has already been done for them. For example, your legal team will more quickly be able to determine who is involved in the accident and will be able to contact everyone who is relevant.

The report will include everyone who was in the vehicle at the time of the accident to determine who was injured. For example, you might have had a friend in the car who needs to be contacted because they discovered that they have a back injury that needs treatment. Not everyone involved in your case will take every necessary action, so the more information the legal team has, the better that they can coordinate everything.

Don't Listen to the Other Motorist

If the other motorist asks you to not call the police, this is almost always because it will not work out in the favor of the other motorist. For this reason, it's important to make sure that you always call the police.

If you were injured and there is a police report, you can contact the department and request the report. If you know which department or agency filed the report, you can simply contact the office. You may also be able to find the police report online depending on the jurisdiction.

For more information, contact a car accident lawyer in your area.