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Georgia Car Accident Report Basics<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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No matter how careful you are, you may be in a motor vehicle accident. As the population in many urban areas continues to grow in Georgia, such as Atlanta, so do your chances of being in a crash.<\/p>\r\n

Knowing what to do at the scene of an accident can help reduce stress and uncertainty. After you call the police and exchange contact information and insurance information with the other driver, what do you do?<\/p>\r\n

You should familiarize yourself with the basics of Georgia car accident reports. Here, we\u2019ll discuss Georgia\u2019s car accident reporting requirements, explain how to file your crash report<\/a>, and explain why it\u2019s so important to contact law enforcement immediately after the collision.<\/p>\r\n

If you still have questions about reporting your car accident case, contact an experienced Georgia car accident attorney.<\/p>\r\n

How To File a Car Crash Report in Georgia<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The below chart summarizes Georgia’s laws and the process for filing a car crash report.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

State Accident Statutes (Laws)<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

When To Report an Accident<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

 You must immediately notify the police by calling 911 when:<\/p>\r\n

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  • An auto accident occurs in a municipality that requires a report<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

  • Anyone in the accident suffers personal injury or death<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

  • Property damage exceeds $500<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

  • Your insurance company requires you to report the motor vehicle crash<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Crash Reporting<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n