Pasadena, California Car Accident Reports

A Pasadena Police Department Accident report is $6 per copy.

This can depend on the severity of the accident. City police will conduct an investigation, gathering as much information as possible to identify which party was at fault and violated the other driver’s safety. Accident records that involve simple collisions are often available within seven business days. Collisions that involve crimes, significant property damage, or a fatality, may be unavailable until the investigation has concluded.

The following information is found in an official traffic collision report: 

• Contact information for all parties involved in the motor vehicle crash, including their full names and contact details, as well as any witnesses.
• The reporting law enforcement officer’s assessment of who was at fault and how and why the accident occurred.
• A diagram depicting the crash site, including details such as vehicle positions, road markings, and other pertinent information.
• Information on insurance policies held by all drivers involved in the accident.
• Driver’s license numbers and license plate numbers/vehicle identification numbers for all drivers involved.
• Description of personal injuries sustained in the crash, including any medical treatment required, hospitalization, and follow-up care.
• Description of vehicle and property damage incurred during the accident, including cost estimates and photographs.
• Statements provided by witnesses and their contact information, including those that may support or contradict the law enforcement officer’s findings.
• Citations issued or arrests made, including violations such as speeding, reckless driving, DUI, DWI, failure to yield, etc.
• Details on road and weather conditions at the time of the accident, as well as any other factors that may have contributed to the crash, such as road debris, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, trucks, or broken traffic signals or signs.
• Actions taken by the police officers in response to the accident.
• The type of accident that occurred, such as a scooter, Uber, truck, motorcycle, head-on collision, rear-end accident, rollover collision, scooter, or pedestrian incident.

• Drivers and passengers involved in the collision
• The parent or legal guardian of a minor
• Registered vehicle owner
• Insurance companies
• Accident attorneys

In the event that you are injured in a car accident, you may have the right to seek compensation. This can be achieved through working with a personal injury lawyer and pursuing either an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.

Working With a Personal injury attorney 

The accident report, which includes details such as the responding police officer’s opinion on who was at fault, a description of any injuries sustained, damage to your vehicle, witness statements, and any citations issued for traffic violations, can be used as evidence to support your claim. By leveraging this information, a skilled personal injury lawyer can help you negotiate a fair settlement that covers the cost of your damages.

DUI/DWI/Other Crimes 

In cases where the other driver has been arrested for a DUI, DWI, or other criminal charges, it is still necessary to pursue compensation by filing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. Although the criminal case will be separate from your civil case, a personal injury attorney can use the information in your accident report, along with other legal documentation, to help you seek fair compensation for your pain and suffering, lost wages, vehicle damage, and other losses.