How Do I Get A Copy Of My Crash Report?
Car accidents can be scary, confusing, and frustrating, to say the least. One of the most important things you can do after being involved in a car accident is secure a copy of your official Wisconsin Traffic Crash Report. This document contains a clear and unbiased account of the accident, as well as both drivers’ information and any injuries or damages sustained in the collision. With these details, you can much more easily go about claiming insurance benefits or filing a lawsuit for your losses in the accident.
Regardless of how severe or minor a crash may have been, it’s critical that you contact a Wisconsin law enforcement officer so that they can properly file an accident report. When traffic crash reports are filed by law enforcement officers, they hold significantly more weight in the claims filing process or in a lawsuit.
There are several things an officer will take note of when they are filing your official Wisconsin accident report. A few examples of details they will record include:
- Both drivers’ contact information and driver’s license numbers
- The location, date, and time of the crash
- A diagram displaying the events of the crash
- The location, date, and time of the crash
- A narrative description of the events of the crash
- A description of the injuries to any persons involved
- A description of any damages to property involved
Common Questions About the Wisconsin Crash Report
Depending on the nature of your crash, a police officer may not always be called to the scene. In general, it is best to call law enforcement to the scene of the accident, if you are able. This way, an officer will be able to file an official report for you.
If an officer does not come to the scene and file a report, you can file one on your own. In fact, you are required to file a report by state law if there is property damage of $1,000 or greater, if there is damage to state or government-owned property that costs $200 or more (excluding vehicles), or if anyone is injured or killed.
All reports are considered public records and will be available to anyone who can provide the drivers’ information, report number, or date, time, and location of the accident for up to four years after the accident.
In the state of Wisconsin, all reports must be purchased online for a fee of $5.00. With us, you can access a copy of your official report online for FREE today. Click HERE to get started.
It takes approximately ten days from the time your report is filed to be able to access it online, but you can check the status of your report by calling the law enforcement office responsible for filing it.
