Car accidents rarely happen at a convenient time, and they can cause a number of difficulties that prove stressful and exhausting. You might have to deal with insurance claims, sort through paperwork, visit doctors for your injuries, or take time off work while you recover.
At the same time, medical bills and estimates for car repairs add financial stress to the situation.
If you’ve experienced a car collision in Greer, you might wonder what to do next or how to get help with all these challenges. One of the best next steps is to obtain a copy of your police car accident report and review it with an experienced car accident attorney.
At the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm, we’re always available for a free consultation about your car accident. We’ll look over your report, learn more about the accident, and answer any questions you have.
Additionally, we’ll explain the options for recovering compensation for your damages.
Where Can I Get My Greer Police Department Car Accident Police Report?
The Greer Police Department’s Records Division can help with your records request in several ways:
By Email
You may email the department at [email protected]. Please include the following information in your request:
- Your name and how you were involved in the accident—driver, passenger, witness, etc.
- Your contact information, including a phone number and email address in case they need to follow up with you.
- The case number of the accident. This will usually be provided by the responding officer.
- Additional information. If you can’t find the case number, you can include the date, approximate time, and location of the accident so they can find the report.
By Phone
You can also call the Records Division at 864-848-2161 and provide the information listed above.
In Person
If you’d like to place your request in person, the Records Division is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
How Do I Prove the Other Driver Is at Fault?
Clients often ask us about proving fault or where the police report says who is at fault. We understand this is an essential question because you want the other driver’s insurance company to take responsibility for the damages they caused.
You’re right to be concerned because insurance adjusters are always eager for any excuse to dismiss a claim, and fault disputes are common.
However, fault in a car accident is more complex than you might expect. The police report does not always say who is at fault, but it does list “contributing factors” of the accident.
Frequently, there are multiple contributing factors, and some may be attributed to both drivers. These factors often include traffic violations like speeding, running a red light or stop sign, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and more.
Can Fault Be Shared in a Car Accident?
Yes. South Carolina law acknowledges that responsibility for an accident or injury can be shared among multiple parties.
You can contribute to an accident and still recover some of your damages if the other person has more responsibility.
This is one reason we recommend you never take responsibility for an accident at the scene. While you might have made an error that contributed to the collision, that doesn’t mean you are fully at fault.
However, if you say the accident was all your fault, the other driver’s insurance company may use that admission as an excuse to reject your claim entirely. If you think you might have some fault in a collision, you should answer the responding officer’s questions honestly but don’t voice an opinion about fault or volunteer any information.
What if I Think the Police Report Is Wrong?
The responding officer has the difficult job of determining the cause of an accident. Both drivers may have significantly different accounts of how the collision occurred.
Sometimes, passengers or other witnesses also have conflicting perspectives.
Officers will look for evidence at the scene, such as vehicle damage, debris, and tire marks, but this evidence isn’t always conclusive. It may also be obscured by weather or other traffic.
If you think a contributing factor was unfairly attributed to you, talk to an attorney right away. Our investigative team will immediately start searching for additional evidence.
While the responding officer likely had limited time and resources to investigate the collision, we can take a more in-depth look at the details.
Our investigators may visit the accident scene, knock on doors, and try to locate video from the time of the accident. Sometimes, we may even find that a doorbell or security camera has captured the collision.
Alternatively, we might interview additional witnesses who can shed light on what happened.
We’ll also seek out electronic evidence, such as data from both vehicles’ event data recorders (EDRs). Most modern cars have an EDR that records numerous data points related to an accident, such as how fast the vehicle was moving and what actions the driver took.
A police report can be challenged if we find evidence that something in the report is incorrect. Please contact a lawyer as soon as possible so we’ll have the best chance of locating the evidence we need.
What if I Have More Questions or Concerns About My Police Report or Car Accident Case?
As discussed earlier, a car accident can leave you in pain, out of work, and dealing with multiple challenges. It can be an overwhelming process, which is sometimes made worse by painful injuries or insurance adjusters who only care about saving their company money.
If you have questions or concerns or need help obtaining your South Carolina car accident police report, please reach out to the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm for a free consultation. Our legal experts will help you understand the possibilities and clarify any points of confusion.
We can also assist you with filing an insurance claim, and we’ll always fight to get the best settlement possible in your case.
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