South Ogden Police Accident Reports

When a car accident causes you painful injuries, you might be left wondering how to manage medical expenses, missed income, and other losses. For minor collisions where medical costs are under $3,000, you can typically file a no-fault claim using your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance.

Utah requires residents to carry this policy to simplify coverage for minor collisions.

However, suppose the accident is more serious, involving higher medical bills (over $3,000) or injuries that lead to permanent disability, disfigurement, or impairment. In that case, you may be able to pursue a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance.

These types of claims tend to be more complicated and may come with several challenges:

• The insurance company might deny your claim or lower the settlement amount based on their assessment of fault.
• Even if you share some responsibility for the accident, you may still recover damages, but the amount will be reduced according to your percentage of fault.
• Insurers might overestimate your level of fault, potentially costing you thousands of dollars in compensation you are rightfully owed.
• Insurance adjusters could also undervalue the extent of your damages, again slashing the settlement amount and leaving you without enough compensation for your injuries.

Since determining fault is crucial in these cases, it’s essential to obtain a copy of your police report as soon as you can and review it with a knowledgeable car accident attorney. The Valley Law Accident & Injury Lawyers team offers free consultations to help you explore your legal options following a car accident.

Where Can You Get a South Ogden Police Department Car Accident Report?

The South Ogden Police Department advises obtaining a copy of a car accident report by visiting the Records Division Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM. (They are closed on holidays.) The address is:

3950 Adams Ave Suite 1

South Ogden, UT 84403

What Should You Bring to the Records Division to Obtain Your Police Report?

When you fill out the request form, you’ll need to show a government-issued ID and bring your payment—accident reports are $25.

Can You Request Your Accident Report Online?

The South Ogden Police Department does not currently offer the option to request a report online or by mail.

What Does the Police Report Say About Fault?

The responding officer is tasked with understanding how an accident happened and what factors contributed to the crash. A car accident can have multiple contributing factors, some of which are assigned to one driver or another.

Others may be due to environmental hazards like poor weather or road conditions.

If the report indicates you are responsible for a contributing factor, are you at fault? Possibly.

If you and the other driver are both assigned responsibility for one or more contributing factors, it’s likely that you share fault for the collision.

Utah deals with such situations using a system called modified comparative negligence. Under these statutes, an injured person who is less than 50 percent at fault for an accident or injury can recover damages minus their own percentage of fault.

So, if you are determined to be 20 percent responsible for the accident, you can still recover 80 percent of your damages.

However, there is one other important consideration: Most of the time, one or more insurance companies will determine each party’s percentage of fault. Only in rare cases are car accident cases addressed in court.

In some situations, an insurance adjuster may overestimate an injured person’s share of responsibility, leading to a lower settlement than the injured party deserves.

This is only one of several possible issues that can arise in car accident claims. An experienced car accident attorney can help you avoid these difficulties and get the best possible settlement for your case.

What if You Think the Police Report Is Wrong?

Sometimes, a client will tell us the report indicates they made some error that contributed to the crash, but they believe this is incorrect. This is definitely something you should discuss with your attorney right away.

First, we’ll review the report to ensure you’ve interpreted it correctly. Police reports are not always easy to understand, especially if you’re unfamiliar with them.

If you think something in the report is wrong, we can investigate further. The responding officer does their best to make a determination based largely on accounts from drivers and other witnesses, plus their observations of evidence at the scene.

However, in many cases, the physical evidence is limited, and the parties involved may strongly disagree with what happened.

When we investigate a car accident, we’ll canvas the scene, seek out additional witnesses, look for security or doorbell cameras that might have captured the collision, and pursue electronic data from the involved vehicles. In some cases, we uncover evidence that tells a different story from the police report.

If this occurs, we might be able to challenge the police report.

How Can You Get Help With Your Police Report or Car Accident Claim?

The experienced legal team at Valley Law Accident & Injury Lawyers is here to help. We provide a free consultation to review the details of your accident, answer any questions, and discuss the best strategies for pursuing compensation.

There’s no obligation, and if we take your case, you won’t pay any fees unless we successfully win or settle your claim.

Valley Law Accident & Injury Lawyers was founded by attorney Brigham Richards, who has extensive expertise in handling insurance claims and personal injury cases. With a strong commitment to achieving the best results for his clients, Mr. Richards prioritizes accountability in every case.

He has been representing personal injury victims since 2012 and is licensed to practice in both Utah and Nevada. Dedicated to his clients, he approaches every case with his full attention and is ready to assist you with your car accident injury claim.

For more information on your legal options after a car accident or personal injury, reach out to Valley Law Accident & Injury Lawyers for a free consultation today at (801) 810-9999.