A car accident can be a major disruption to your life, and it may even feel like you’re dealing with an endless barrage of challenges and obstacles. Painful injuries often lead to costly medical expenses, and recovery could require you to take time off work.
How can you get the help you need to address your injuries and the related financial ramifications?
Depending on the severity of your injuries, you might file a no-fault claim with your own insurance or an at-fault claim against the other driver’s policy.
In the case of an at-fault claim, the insurance adjuster could try to shift responsibility to the injured party. This is easier than you might think, as many people mistakenly believe they’re at fault when they aren’t.
There’s also the possibility of shared fault in some accidents, which doesn’t necessarily prevent you from recovering damages but could limit your settlement.
Handling these complex situations can be challenging, but speaking with a knowledgeable car accident attorney can make the process clearer. At Valley Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, we provide free consultations to help answer your most urgent questions.
There’s no obligation, and you won’t owe any fees unless we win or settle your case, so please contact us today to learn more.
How Can You Get a Spanish Fork Police Car Accident Report?
You should bring the case number, which is generally provided by the responding officer at the accident scene. Additionally, you’ll need to provide the date and location of the collision, the names of the involved parties, and your driver’s license number.
There is typically a $10 fee for accident reports, so be sure to bring a form of payment.
Can You Request a Car Accident Report Online?
The Spanish Fork Police Department does not offer an option to request a report online.
Who Can Obtain a Spanish Fork Police Car Accident Report?
In Utah, privacy laws limit the release of car accident records to involved parties or their representatives. If you were involved as a driver, passenger, injured party, or the owner of an involved vehicle or damaged property, you should be able to easily access a report.
Or, if you are the parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the collision, you can request a report for them.
What Other Steps Should You Take After a Car Accident?
The effects of a car accident are frequently overwhelming, and it can be hard to know what to do next. We understand how stressful dealing with injuries can be, but if you can do the following, it will often make pursuing compensation for your injuries an easier and faster process:
Don’t Dismiss Your Injuries or Hope They Go Away On Their Own
You can move on to the next step if you’ve already sought treatment for your injuries. But surprisingly, many people don’t get treatment for their car accident injuries immediately.
Sometimes, they may not notice pain or symptoms right away due to the adrenaline rush from the accident. Injuries can also feel much worse after time has passed and the injured area becomes inflamed and swollen.
In other situations, the injured person may believe their injuries are minor and will resolve without medical help.
What often happens is that the injured party eventually sees a healthcare provider when their pain and symptoms continue for several days. At this point, they may struggle to get their bills covered by a car insurance company because the adjuster might believe the injuries are unrelated to the accident.
For this reason, we recommend seeing your provider as soon as you observe any pain or symptoms following a car accident.
Manage Bills and Receipts
Before paying your claim, the insurance company may require your medical bills and other receipts. In addition to hospital or doctor’s bills, keep all receipts for out-of-pocket expenses, such as pharmacy costs, copays, mobility aids, physical therapy equipment, and other recovery-related purchases.
Sometimes, you may also seek reimbursement for travel expenses if you have to see a specialist in another area, so hang onto any receipts for gas or mileage records.
Document Your Injuries and Property Damage With Photos
Insurance adjusters will also want to assess the damage to your vehicle and the other driver’s vehicle. This not only shows the extent of the damage but may also provide clues about how the accident occurred.
If you can, take photos of the damaged vehicles from multiple angles at the scene. Additionally, capture the surrounding area, including the road, and pay close attention to tire marks, as these can offer insight into how the collision happened.
Lastly, document any visible injuries such as bruises, cuts, stitches, or casts by taking photos of them.
Seek Legal Advice Before Speaking With the Insurance Company
Even though an insurance adjuster may want your statement quickly, it’s best to avoid speaking with them until after consulting with an attorney. Many people have unintentionally made statements that were later used against them to suggest fault.
If determining fault is key to your claim, obtaining legal advice before discussing the accident with the insurance company is crucial.
Where Can You Get More Assistance With Your Car Accident Claim or Police Report?
The team at Valley Law Accident & Injury Lawyers is ready to help with car accident and personal injury cases in Spanish Fork, Salt Lake City, and across Utah. We will review your accident report, answer any questions, and clearly explain your legal options for pursuing compensation.
Founded by attorney Brigham Richards, Valley Law Accident & Injury Lawyers is dedicated to advocating for injury victims and their families. With a deep commitment to his clients, Mr. Richards ensures each case receives his utmost attention.
Fluent in English and Spanish, he works tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for every personal injury claim. Mr. Richards is licensed to practice in Nevada and Utah and has been fighting for injured people and their families since 2012.
At Valley Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, we’ve recovered over $100 million in compensation for our clients. Please contact us today at (801) 810-9999 to find out how we can help you.
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