After an accident in or around Arvin, you may be in need of an accident report to prove your innocence in a crash.
If you were injured through no fault of your own, it’s a good idea to speak with a local attorney. Tell a lawyer with Maison Law of Arvin about what happened so they can help you decide on the best path to getting compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages at work. Contact us for a free consultation that comes at no obligation to you.
Finding Your Accident Report in Arvin
It’s important to know that if you’ve hired a lawyer to protect your rights after an accident, he or she will be working to secure your accident report. In a property damage only accident, your car insurance provider may also be obtaining your report.
For accidents handled by an Arvin Police Officer, your report can be requested and picked up at the front counter of the police department Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. A copy of a traffic collision report will cost you $25. You may call the department for more information on any identification you’ll need and to see if the report for your accident is complete and available.
The Arvin Police Department
200 Campus Drive
Arvin, CA 93203
Phone: 661-854-5583
For Kern County Accidents and CHP Reports
For a collision investigated by the Kern County Sheriff’s Department, you can print out an accident report request form here. You can submit your request by mail, in-person, or by email. For other questions call the Sheriff’s Department at (661) 391-7624.
Sheriff’s Office County of Kern
1350 Norris Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308
If a California Highway Patrol Officer investigates your accident, you’ll need to go to the California Highway Patrol website to request a report. You’ll find a request form to print out there.
You can fill it out and drop it off in person at the CHP office closest to where your accident happened or mail it in. In Arvin, the Bakersfield CHP office will likely be your closest location.
Address:
9855 Compagnoni Street
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 396-6600
Do I need a lawyer after a car accident?
For an accident involving vehicle damage and only minor injuries, you can likely manage without a lawyer.
It’s another matter entirely if you suffer a serious injury. When insurance agents for at-fault drivers must face the costs of a victim’s recovery they can start pulling out common insurance tricks. They want to reduce the compensation they must pay you. They can delay responding to your claim while you face a stack of bills that you can’t possibly pay. Then they can make you an unfair offer that doesn’t cover all of your costs, hoping you’ll sign off on it.
Talk to an Arvin Car Accident Lawyer with Maison Law to discuss your case and the fastest and most effective way to get your entire recovery paid for.
