Even after minor car accidents, some individuals are of the opinion that filing a police report is unnecessary. However, many fender benders result in severe neck and back injuries that can cause pain and disability. Some of these injuries, such as “whiplash,” start as a simple muscle strain but ultimately require prolonged medical treatment and even surgery. It’s crucial to seek medical attention and file a report to guard against long-term consequences.

In this article, Bronx car accident attorneys Glenn and Robin Herman explain the importance of filing a police report after a car accident for personal injury claims and lawsuits.

The 5 Essential Steps for Filing a Car Accident Police Report

1. Unless someone at the scene needs immediate medical attention (in which case, an ambulance should be called first), call the police to the scene of an accident before calling your insurance company, a tow truck, or anyone else.

2. It’s important to remember that all drivers involved in the accident will be interviewed at the scene. Cooperate with the officers and provide a detailed account of the incident. Nothing is too minor to mention, so make sure to include everything you remember. If there are witnesses available, collect their contact information to obtain their perspective on the event. Keep a copy for your insurance company and provide the details to the police. Remember that all drivers involved in the accident will be interviewed at the scene. At the scene of an accident, be prepared to answer the officers’ questions. Be sure to provide every detail you can recall, no matter how small. If there are witnesses willing to provide their perspective, collect their contact information. Keep a…