How to Get an Accident Report in Burbank, CA
Being involved in an auto accident can do more than derail your day. You may be injured and left to figure out who will pay your medical expenses. The aftermath of an auto accident and pursuing a claim against the at-fault party can be a stressful experience.
You need to gather all pertinent documents, including a Burbank accident report. This report will be an important tool in your personal injury claim against all liable parties. Â
What the Accident Report Entails
Burbank accident reports will contain important details about the collision. This report will also be requested by the other driver's insurance company to assist in their investigation and determine whether their insured had any liability in your accident. Information within the report will include some or all of the following details:
- Names and contact information for all parties;
- Insurance information;
- Details of the collision, such as approximate time, date, and location;
- Witness details;
- Notable conditions at the scene, such as weather, roadway conditions, and lighting;
- Statements from all parties, including witnesses;
- Details on the location of damage to all vehicles;
- Accident diagram;
- Violations of law and whether the police issued any citations; and
- Officer opinion on the cause of the accident and who was at fault.
Details in a police report contain both facts and opinions. Facts would be details of the collision and contact information. When the officer writes a statement about the accident and who is at fault, it is an opinion.
If the officer states that the other driver was at fault, their insurance company will vigorously argue against it. Your Los Angeles personal injury attorney will do the same if the report suggests you were the primary cause of the collision.
How Do I Request a Copy of a Burbank Police Report?
Requesting a copy of a Burbank police report is relatively easy. You can order it in person or skip the lines and order it online from the comfort of your home. The online process takes only a couple of minutes, but a nominal fee will be added for processing.Â
If you want to skip paying the extra costs, you can visit the Records Bureau and stand in line. When you go in person, you will pay only the standard police report fee of $15. The Burbank Records Bureau is open every day of the week, 24/7, including during holidays.
You should wait at least four days after the accident before requesting a copy of the Burbank accident report. It takes time for the department to review and approve them.
Contact a Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer
If you were injured in a Burbank auto accident, you likely have numerous questions about what to do next. Don't try to pursue a claim against the at-fault party on your own. Let an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer represent you.
At Starpoint Law, our legal team has years of experience helping clients just like you get the compensation they deserve after an auto accident. We pride ourselves in our professional yet compassionate representation. To learn more about how we can help, contact Starpoint LC and speak with one of our skilled Los Angeles personal injury lawyers.
Aidin Ghavimi
Aidin is a partner at Starpoint LC, Attorneys at Law, and focuses on personal injury and employment law cases in and around Southern California. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Loyola School of Law and his Bachelor’s from USC. Aidin’s primary goal is to bring justice to his clients and to ensure they are able to move on with their lives after a serious injury.
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