My son was in a car accident. He was broadsided in a parking lot as the other guy cut across empty spaces. Because of the parked cars, neither saw the other until they hit. The cop seemed to know the other driver and, although the physical evidence is very clear, he wrote the report up blaming my son.
I don't think this is having any impact from an insurance perspective (even my insurance company says the police report just can't be correct) and there weren't any tickets. But it still upsets me that the report reads this way. Other than talking to the officer (which I'm doing tonight), what are my options for getting this corrected?
Thanks.
2007-05-31 08:01:48 · 10 answers · asked by Peacefield 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If it has no bearing on the insurance, don't worry about it. Anyone who knows how to do a traffic investigation will recognize the discrepancy. If you feel you must pursue the matter, file a letter of complaint to the highest authority in the department.
2007-05-31 08:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's extremely difficult to respond to a question such as this because we weren't there to witness what happened nor do we have a copy of the accident report to make an evaluation.
However, the officer should have had justification on the report to make your son "Driver #1" in the report based upon the circumstances of the events that were reported to him!
My best suggestion is that you consider using an "Accident Reconstructionist" who would be able to take all the information to make a good assessment of what actually occurred.
Most insurance companies employ these type specialists therefore I'd contact your insurance company to get their advise on your next step!
The officer will not normally conduct an "accident investigation" in a parking lot as it is essentially private property and as such the insurance companies will coordinate between each other to determine who is at fault be it one, the other, or both drivers!
If you have further questions, feel free to email me directly!
2007-05-31 08:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If your son was not cited and it won't affect the insurance why does it matter. Since it's the police officers report it's only natural he will write it based on his perspective.
If it truly bothers you and you weren't able to clear it up after speaking with the officer. Call his or her supervisor and ask about filing a complaint. The matter will be investigated interanally and if the officer is found to be acting unethical they will be dealt with.
But I don't see the reason to push it.
2007-06-03 03:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by kcmwv03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your son wasn't cited at the scene, and the insurance company isn't going with the report then the only purposes for changing the report would be to clear your son's name, or to accuse the officer of filing a report in favor of someone that he seemed familiar with, I suppose.
It really just depends on how important this is to you.
2007-05-31 09:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone always feels that a police report is untrue unless it's in their favor. Nothing new.
What I suggest is for you to go to the police department and file a complaint. You can request a court date with the reporting officer.
If the police officer states that it's his/her belief that what he/she wrote is correct, then it will hard for you to prove.
You shouldn't even worry about it, since your insurance carrier feels the same way as you do.
That's the beauty of having insurance, it should be stress free. That's why they take care of everything.
Good Luck......
2007-05-31 08:10:15 · answer #5 · answered by Lissy 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Clearly, the evidence points against the other party. If you bring this information to his commanding officer, or the chief, he would clearly see the conflict of interest here, and act on proper ordinance towards the officer at question.
2007-05-31 08:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by MatthewM 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
8 letters- Attorney
2007-05-31 08:18:53 · answer #7 · answered by iluvsunsets 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to clarify the question. What was the primary collision factor?
2007-05-31 08:10:59 · answer #8 · answered by Paintballer77 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Time to get an attorney.
2007-05-31 08:09:01 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-06-03 04:12:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋