Car Accident Police Report NYC

If the accident meets the minimum threshold for filing a report, you must do so within 10 days of the accident. If you fail to file the report, you risk getting your driver's license suspended or facing other penalties depending on the specifics of the accident.

Yes, if you prefer accessing this record online, which is usually convenient, the total amount payable for this service is $22. This fee covers a $7.00 search fee and a $15.00 report fee for each individual report requested.

Sometimes, it may be necessary to correct the report. This is especially true if you notice obvious errors. To fix these errors, you will need to immediately contact the officer who wrote the report immediately by visiting the precinct and explaining the need for correction or amendment.
 
While it is uncommon for such reports to be changed upon request, certain instances may warrant the need to make corrections, especially if the incorrect information could significantly impact the case. Take, for example, a situation where the officer got the day and date wrong or recorded an incorrect license plate number. In that case, if you can verify the correct day, date, and plate number, the officer will likely agree to change the information.
 
Again, it is very unlikely but not impossible for such errors to occur. Police officers are trained to be thorough with their reporting because courts often refer to these reports when adjudicating such cases.
 
If the police officer agrees to amend the report, they will check the box labeled "AMENDED REPORT" at the top section of the report.

Accident reports in New York City become accessible for searching and ordering within a specific timeframe, which varies depending on the location of the accident and the entity that filed the report, whether the police or a motorist.
 
If filed electronically for an accident that occurred in one of the five boroughs of New York City, you'll need to wait a minimum of 14 days after the accident for the report to be available in the government system. However, if the report was submitted in paper format, the waiting period extends to at least 30 days after the accident.
 
For motorist reports filed from any location within New York State, you must wait at least 60 days after the accident for the report to become available.

Yes, in most cases, you can. You just need to indicate that you are a third party when you request the report. Then, you will need to provide all other required information and pay the fees involved to obtain the report.

The DMV keeps accident reports, both from motorists and police, for a total of four years from the date of the accident. However, certain exceptions may apply in situations where the commissioner of the DMV receives written notice during the last year of the four-year period requesting the retention of specific papers or documents. In that case, they will keep those papers for another four years.

Not in New York City. The city makes these reports public after a 60-day holding period.

The car accident police report aside, a lawyer may need your medical records related to the accident. Like the accident report, these medical records will reveal more details about the injuries you sustained, the medical treatment you received, and the expenses incurred. They can also help establish just how serious your injuries are, how they impact your daily life and the damages you may be entitled to.
 
The attorney will also need your medical bills and evidence of any out-of-pocket expenses you incurred from the accident to calculate your financial losses.
 
The same applies if you had to miss work or experienced a loss of income due to the accident; since New York is a no-fault state, you can file a claim with your own insurance provider to recover lost wages. For such a claim to succeed, you will need your employment records, pay stubs, or a letter from your employer verifying your time off and the corresponding loss of wages.
 
If the accident caused property damage worth over $1000, the attorney would need estimates, invoices, or receipts for repairs or replacements. Any photographs or videos you might have taken at the accident scene or of your injuries can also prove valuable in such situations. The same applies to all communication related to the accident, such as correspondence with insurance carriers and any witness statements or contact information.

Having a car accident police report is a great thing. But what's even better is an experienced attorney who can utilize this report to your advantage. With over 35 years of experience fighting for the rights of the injured and deadling with insurance companies, big and small, Morgan and Morgan stands out in this area of law. For context, we have recovered over $15 billion, worked with over 300,000 clients, and faced countless insurance companies in and out of court.
 
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