Should I call the police if I’m involved in a car accident?
Terrence M. Quinn: Call the police to document that the accident happened. Their involvement can also develop information you need for a claim, such as the other driver, the vehicle owner and insurance, and a citation can help prove your claim.
Attorney Terrence M. Quinn · Car Accidents · 41-second answer
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You should contact the police to document the fact that the car accident happened in the first place. Also, the involvement of the police can develop information that you’ll need to make a claim, the name of the other driver, the owner of the other vehicle, and insurance information. Lastly, the police investigation may lead to the issuance of a citation against the other driver, which you may use to prove your claim.
Note: Illinois requires a crash report when someone is injured or killed (625 ILCS 5/11-406).
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