Car Accident Report Information
A car accident report, sometimes referred to as a police report, is a document prepared by a police officer after a car accident. The following general information is contained in a car accident report.
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Identities
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The name and contact information of all persons involved in the car accident are usually listed in the beginning of the car accident report. Dates of birth, insurance information, driver's license numbers, and license plates are also included.
Background Information
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The car accident report is assigned a district control number for identification. The accident location will be indicated, and the approximate time of the loss is recorded.
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Contributing Factors
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Contributing factors may help determine fault for the accident. Examples include, but are not limited to, traffic control devices, negligent actions, and weather conditions.
Vehicle Damage
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The car accident report will record the points of impact and the severity of damage for each vehicle. Damage is identified as minor, moderate, or heavy.
Accident Narrative
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Sometimes, a narrative version of how the car accident occurred is written by the police officer. The officer will ask each driver how the loss occurred and whether there are any injuries. A diagram of how the accident took place may also be drawn by the officer.
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