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Nebraska 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 updated\n
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Even though Nebraska drivers get into fewer crashes than drivers in other parts of the country, you still need to know the rules of the road. According to the Nebraska Department of Transportation<\/a> (NDOT), there is an average of 33,000 auto accidents yearly. More than a third of them cause serious injuries.<\/p>\r\n

After an accident, the law requires you to pull over and exchange information with the other involved parties. You must also follow some basic rules for Nebraska car accident reporting.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we\u2019ll discuss Nebraska\u2019s accident reporting requirements. We\u2019ll also explain how to file an accident report. Finally, we will discuss why the police report<\/a> is crucial to your car accident case.<\/p>\r\n

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

This chart summarizes Nebraska laws and procedures for filing a car crash report.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

State Accident Statutes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Nebraska Vehicle Code \u00a7 60-699<\/a> – Reports required of operators<\/p>\r\n

Nebraska Vehicle Code \u00a7 60-696<\/a> – Reporting accident with unattended car\/property<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Reporting a Crash to the Police<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

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  • Call the police immediately when:<\/p>\r\n

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

    • There\u2019s total property damage of $1,500 or more<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Filing a Crash Report<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

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  • You must file your report within 10 days of the accident. File a report with the DMV when:<\/p>\r\n

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    • The accident results in bodily injury or death<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

    • There\u2019s more than $1,500 in property damage <\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Crash Reports<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n