How do you fix an incorrect police report?
Most of the time, a police report will be very detailed and complete, providing much of the necessary information to hold the responsible party accountable for what happened. Other times, mistakes happen, and in some situations, you may be accused of something you did not do, or there could be other errors present. How do you fix an incorrect police report?
There are steps in place that you can take to report and fix an inaccurate police report, but it can be challenging to do so. Rather, it is often necessary to work with our legal team to ensure you do not face challenges along the way. Our Lake Charles car accident lawyers can offer all of the guidance and support you need to get the right information in place.
How to dispute a false police report
One of the steps that you could take is to file another accident report and provide the information you believe to be accurate. When there are factual errors in a police report, it can cost you dearly later, so you certainly want to have this information updated and accurate.
Inquire at the police station
Keep in mind that the police officer who is investigating the case can make changes to the police report. However, if you arrive at the police station and demand that they change the report, chances are good that it will not happen since they are not obligated to do so. Instead, approach the police officer with respect and present any information and evidence to prove your case.
That is another reason why you need to have an attorney present. You want to be sure you are taking the right steps in reporting the mistakes to the authorities so they can be easily updated. However, we encourage you to allow your attorneys to handle the entire process. Doing so alleviates a lot of risk and ensures that there is clear evidence to support your requested changes.
Take the matter to court
If there is any indication that the information is inaccurate and the police will not adjust the report, it may be necessary to go to court to require this. That can be critical in some situations to ensure you receive compensation for your losses. We will be by your side if that is necessary.
Can a police report be used against you?
The police report is a document that outlines what occurred and provides all evidence to all parties involved. The information there can be used by any party involved in the case. If there are small details in the report that could be used against you, they will be by the other insurance company.
For example, a statement that says you looked up from your phone could mean you were distracted. If the police report indicates that you swerved, there may be questions about why and when you did so. The bottom line here is that the police report is evidence and can be used to prove or disprove a case in nearly all situations.
Allow our legal team to be there to help you every step of the way
At The Johnson Firm, we know that mistakes can happen, and we work hard to ensure our clients are not facing losses due to those mistakes. To learn more about how to fix an incorrect police report, we encourage you to call us first. Let us do the investigation and present the accurate information needed. That is going to give you the best ability to get the results you desire.
Contact The Johnson Firm now for a free consultation* to discuss your case. Reach us now at (337) 433-1414.