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Most car accidents in Washington must be reported to the police. Failure to do so could result in a suspension of your driving privileges in the state. Plus, you might be unable to get compensation for damage to your vehicle and your injuries. Keep reading below to learn answers to commonly asked questions about car accident reports in Washington.
Yes, most car accidents that happen in Washington must be reported. In fact, Washington law specifies exactly which accidents must be reported.
Accidents must be reported if they result in:
The report must be submitted within four days of the accident. Additionally, your insurance company likely has reporting requirements that must be followed, so you should also notify your insurance company of your accident as soon as possible.
There are several individuals who can legally report an accident to comply with the accident reporting rules. The easiest reporting method happens when the police respond to your crash. In that case, the responding officer will handle all the reporting requirements. There is no need for you to submit a separate accident report.
However, things can get a little more complex if the police do not respond to your accident. In that case, each driver involved in the crash must submit an accident report within four days of the incident. If you are involved in a single-vehicle crash without police involvement, you will be the only one who needs to submit the report.
Your accident should typically be reported as soon as possible. However, the law requires you to file your report within four days of the accident. Failure to file a report could result in the suspension of your license until the report is submitted. If the driver is from out of state, their operating privileges in Washington may be suspended until the report is filed.
Filing a car accident report in Washington can be done in several different ways. First, you can submit a collision report online. You may also submit a report to a police agency.
Obtain a form from:
After the report has been submitted, you may request a copy of the report from the Washington State Police.
Yes, information from your accident report will show up on your driving record.
If there were injuries or property damage of more than $1,000, the following information from the report will typically be added to your driving record:
Keep in mind that your driving record will only reflect that you were involved in an accident. Whether or not you were at fault will not be shown on your driving record.
A police report can be very useful during a personal injury claim. Washington is an at-fault state for car accidents. This means that you must prove that the other driver was at fault before you can recover compensation for your injuries. A police report can be a crucial piece of evidence when proving the other driver’s negligence.
The responding officer will typically conduct an initial investigation of the accident. The responding officer’s findings will be contained in the accident report. This can help demonstrate how the accident occurred, and it can be very useful when proving your case and obtaining compensation from the at-fault driver.
If you’ve been injured in Seattle, WA, and need legal assistance, contact Davis Law Group Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers. Contact our legal team and schedule a free consultation with a car accident lawyer today. We proudly serve King County in Washington and its surrounding areas. Visit our law office at:
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