What If the Police Report Is Wrong After a Motorcycle Crash?

Police reports can be inaccurate for many reasons. If you were injured in a motorcycle crash and the police report is wrong, this should not prevent you from seeking the financial compensation you deserve. You may have multiple options to prove what really happened, and our Dallas motorcycle crash attorneys can work quickly to determine what evidence is available.

When a police officer responds to a motorcycle crash in Texas, the officer typically prepares a police report detailing the time and location of the accident and the circumstances involved. This police report serves as an official record of the accident, and insurance adjusters often review it when determining whether coverage is warranted.

So, what can (and should) you do if the police report from your motorcycle accident is wrong?

If the police report from your motorcycle accident is wrong, this is something that you should discuss with an attorney promptly. Our Dallas motorcycle crash attorneys are available to help, and we can do what is necessary to ensure that an inaccurate police report does not prevent you from recovering the financial compensation you deserve.

How Can I Prove What Really Happened in My Motorcycle Crash?

While a police report is one source of information about what happened in a motorcycle crash, it is usually just one source of many. In a typical scenario, several types of evidence can help prove what happened and who is to blame. Some examples of the types of evidence that will commonly be available include:

• Forensic evidence at the crash site
• Footage from helmet cameras, dash cameras, traffic cameras, and cell phones
• Eyewitness testimony
• The motorcycle and any vehicles involved in the crash
• GPS and telematics data (or “black box” data)

Accident reconstruction can also be a highly effective tool for proving what happened in a motorcycle crash. An accident reconstructionist uses data to create a computer simulation of the events leading up to a crash. When sufficient data is available, accident reconstruction can be extremely accurate—and it can be used to prove that the information contained in a police report is wrong.

Can I Seek to Have a Police Report Corrected?

If the police report from your motorcycle accident is wrong, you will want to seek to have it corrected. This can help eliminate questions about what really happened—and it may play a key role in the insurance claims process.

To seek to have the police report corrected, you first need to make sure you have enough evidence to convince the police that a mistake was made. Then, you can request an amendment through the appropriate channels. Once you hire our Dallas motorcycle crash attorneys to represent you, we will be able to handle this process for you.

What if the Police Won’t Correct an Error in the Report from My Motorcycle Accident?

Police will typically correct errors in accident reports when necessary. With that said, if the police won’t correct the report from your motorcycle accident for any reason, you can still use the other evidence that is available to seek the financial compensation you deserve.

If other forms of evidence clearly show that the police report is incorrect, the insurance companies should not be able to use the police report against you. Our attorneys can help here as well—and, if the insurance companies try to deny coverage for an invalid reason, we will be prepared to fight for just compensation on your behalf.

FAQs: Dealing with an Incorrect Police Report After a Motorcycle Accident

Can police reports be used as evidence in motorcycle crash cases in Texas?

Yes, police reports can be used as evidence in motorcycle crash cases in Texas. While a police report is not sufficient to establish liability on its own (and certain information contained in a police report may constitute hearsay), police reports can play a key role in insurance settlement negotiations.

What should I do if the police report from my motorcycle accident is wrong?

If the police report from your motorcycle accident is wrong, you should discuss this with an attorney promptly. After gathering evidence that proves what actually happened, your attorney will be able to seek to have the police report corrected.

Will the police correct an accident report if I contact them?

If you can show that the police report from your motorcycle accident is wrong, the police should be willing to correct it. With that said, it is up to you to prove that an amendment is warranted, and this is one of several reasons why it will be important for you to work with an experienced motorcycle crash attorney.

How Our Dallas Motorcycle Crash Attorneys Can Help

If you were injured in an accident and the police report inaccurately reflects what happened or who was responsible, we can help in several ways. In this scenario, our Dallas motorcycle crash attorneys can:

• Conduct an investigation and gather evidence that proves what really happened in your motorcycle crash;
• Hire an accident reconstructionist to create a computer simulation of the crash;
• Assemble the available evidence and submit it to the appropriate police department to seek to have your police report corrected;
• Use all of the evidence that is available to seek insurance coverage for your property damage, medical bills, and other financial and non-financial losses; and
• Deal with any insurance-related issues on your behalf and take the insurance companies to court if necessary.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation About Your Motorcycle Accident Case Today

To learn more about how we can help you after a serious motorcycle accident in Texas, contact us today. We are available 24/7. Call 469-240-3471 or tell us how we can reach you online to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced Dallas motorcycle crash attorneys as soon as possible.