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What To Do About a False Accident Report<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Robert Rafii, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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After a car crash <\/span>or another type of serious accident, a police report<\/span> can document what happened. It can help the injured person file an insurance claim<\/span> or legal action<\/span>. An inaccurate <\/span>police report<\/span> could risk your ability to recover damages.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Your accident or injury might have been severe enough for a police officer<\/span> to show up. You’ll have to think about the impact of their report on your insurance claim<\/span> or personal injury<\/span> lawsuit.<\/p>\n

When insurance companies<\/span>\u00a0evaluate a vehicle accident<\/a>, they often look for the most detailed documents they can find. Police reports<\/span> often fit that bill. But what can you do if you believe the police officer<\/span>\u2019s report is inaccurate? What if the other person made false claims<\/span> to escape liability<\/a>?<\/p>\n

When the facts of your accident are in dispute, you may want legal help<\/a>. Many personal injury<\/span> lawyers<\/span><\/a> offer free case reviews<\/span> to help you understand your options. They can also advocate for you if the other party has been dishonest in telling their version of events<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Wrong Information in a Police Report<\/span><\/h2>\n

A few issues you might uncover in an injury or car accident<\/span> police report<\/span><\/a> include:<\/p>\n