A scary collision in Merced can leave victims to heal from major injuries without the assurance that at-fault drivers and their car insurance will cover all of the medical costs.
Contact a Lawyer serving Merced car accident victims and make sure your rights are protected.
You should be allowed to focus on healing while an insurance agent worries about how to cover your expenses.
Requesting An Accident Report In Merced
If your accident was responded to and investigated by a Merced Police Officer you can request a copy of your collision report by mail or in person. You can print out a request form here.
For an in person request, you will need to go to the main police station at 611 W. 22nd Street. To be eligible to receive a copy of the police report, you must be listed in the report. There is a charge of $0.10 per page.
IMPORTANT: You’ll need to print out a document and fill out the Application for Release of a Police Report before any request.
The records division is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The main phone number is (209) 385-4730.
You can also request a report through the mail by sending a letter with $.50 per report and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
611 W 22nd St
Merced, CA, 95340
You should be aware that if you’ve hired an attorney for your accident case your legal representative will be working to get this accident report. In property damage-only accidents your insurance agent may also be obtaining the report.
How Do I Get a California Highway Patrol Accident Report?
If the California Highway Patrol investigates your accident, perhaps along Highway 99, you can request it online. However, you should wait at least 7 days to allow for the report to be completed and submitted.
Through the Mail or in Person: You’ll need to go to the California Highway Patrol website to get a CHP 190 report form.
You can fill it out and drop it off in person at the CHP office nearest to you or mail it in. You can find a list of all of the CHP offices here.
The Merced CHP office in Atwater will likely be the closest location.
1500 Bell Drive
Atwater, CA 95301209-356-6600
Do I need an Attorney After an Accident in Merced?
For property damage-only collisions or minor injuries, a lawyer isn’t usually necessary to get fair treatment. If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury due to a careless driver, then you should speak to a lawyer serving Merced County.
Insurance companies have many strategies for getting injured victims to sign off on “lowball offers” for their hospital bills and lost time at work. Your injury could take months of expensive therapy and possibly even surgeries to heal properly. Every cost of this extended care should be covered for you by an insurance company.
Contact a Merced Car Accident Lawyer with Maison Law to find out how we can help you during recovery.
