Getting a Crash Report
Obtaining a crash report in Altamonte Springs, FL is one of the first steps to establish liability and to get an insurance company to provide you a rental car and pay for your vehicle damages. It will also give you the information to identify how much bodily injury coverage is available in a personal injury case which is extremely important. The crash report will identify the insurance company and policy number for the at-fault party and which you may not have if you did not receive a driver exchange of information from the investigating officer.
Additionally, often an insurance company will require the crash report for their liability investigation which they must complete prior to paying any of your towing expenses, rental car expenses and vehicle repairs. It can also help identify other parties and other insurance policies than can reimburse you for your losses. Getting a crash report is often the very first thing I do when I help clients pursue their property damage and their personal injury claims.
Crash reports are only available to certain persons (parties involved in the accident, their Altamonte Springs car accident attorneys, the parties’ insurance companies, etc.) and not to the general public for 60 days. After this time they are usually available to the public.
Crash reports usually cost between $2.00 to $14.00 depending on the agency and the length of the report. Some crash reports are available online and some must be requested directly to the law enforcement agency. Most reports are available by mail and can also be picked up in person to speed up the process.
Where to Request Crash Reports in and Around Altamonte Springs
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1) Altamonte Springs Police Department
- Location: 225 Newburyport Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
- Website: Altamonte Springs Police Department Crash Reports
- Request Process: You can request crash reports in person at the police department or through their online portal. Be prepared to provide details like the date, location, and parties involved in the crash. You may need to wait a few days after the crash for the report to be available.
2) Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
- Location: 100 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773
- Website: Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Records
- Request Process: Crash reports can be obtained in person, by mail, or online. Reports may take up to 10 days to be available, and you will need to provide specific information such as case numbers or accident details.
3) Florida Highway Patrol (Orlando Office)
- Location: 133 South Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32807
- Website: Florida Highway Patrol Crash Reports
- Request Process: Reports can be requested online via the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) portal. You’ll need the crash date, location, and driver details. You may also visit the Orlando FHP office for in-person requests.
4) Orlando Police Department
- Location: 1250 W South St, Orlando, FL 32805
- Website: Orlando Police Department Crash Reports
- Request Process: The Orlando Police Department allows crash report requests in person or online. Reports are usually available 7 to 10 days after the incident. You will need to provide identification and case-specific details to obtain a report.
For more detailed information on the request process and eligibility, you can refer to the official websites of the agencies listed above.