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After a car accident in Georgia—especially one caused by another driver’s negligence—one of the first documents you’ll need is the official accident report. At Kevin Patrick Law, we help clients obtain these reports every day, and we know how essential they are for building a strong personal injury claim.
Whether you were hit by a distracted driver, rear-ended at a stoplight, or struck by a speeding or impaired motorist, your accident report provides the foundation for determining fault, proving negligence, and recovering compensation under Georgia law.
Insurance companies rely heavily on the accident report when evaluating liability and deciding settlement offers. Your report typically includes:
Names and contact information
Insurance details for each driver
Statements from drivers, passengers, and witnesses
A diagram of how the crash occurred
Road, weather, and lighting conditions
Contributing factors such as following too closely or improper lane change
The investigating officer’s conclusions
Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-273, drivers involved in crashes resulting in injury, death, or property damage over $500 must immediately report the accident to law enforcement. The resulting accident report becomes a key piece of evidence early in your claim.
At Kevin Patrick Law, we help clients with all of the following methods.
Most Georgia agencies upload their reports to BuyCrash.com.
You’ll need:
Your accident report number
Your name or driver’s license number
The crash date
Reports generally cost $5–$15.
If you don’t know your report number, our office can help track it down.
Depending on who responded to your crash, you can request the report from:
The local police department
The county sheriff’s office
The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Post assigned to your area
Reports usually take 3–10 days to become available.
We regularly request them for clients when they aren’t online yet or need additional clarification.
Many injured clients prefer that our firm handle this step.
We can:
Identify the responding agency
Locate the report number
Request the report directly
Follow up with the officer
Begin building your claim immediately
This is especially important in crashes involving commercial vehicles, hit-and-runs, or when you are hurt and unable to handle paperwork.
Typical Georgia timelines:
City police: 3–5 business days
Sheriff’s offices: 4–7 business days
Georgia State Patrol: 7–10 business days
More complex investigations may take longer.
Errors can affect how the insurance company views fault.
Common issues include:
Incorrect vehicle positions
Wrong insurance information
Errors in driver statements
Incorrect classification of contributing factors
At Kevin Patrick Law, we can help you:
Review the report for accuracy
Gather evidence that disputes an error
Request a supplement or amendment
Submit a correction letter to insurers
Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 24-8-803) limits the use of police reports at trial, but insurers rely on them heavily, so correcting errors early is important.
While the report is being processed, take these important steps:
Seek immediate medical care
Photograph injuries and vehicle damage
Keep all medical bills and receipts
Document pain levels and limitations
Contact your insurance company
Avoid speaking to the other driver’s insurer without legal guidance
The sooner our team is involved, the sooner we can protect your rights.
At Kevin Patrick Law, we don’t just get your accident report—we use it as a roadmap to build a strong and persuasive personal injury case. Our team:
Obtains the official report
Communicates with the investigating officer
Interviews witnesses
Preserves evidence
Challenges inaccurate or incomplete findings
Handles all communication with insurance companies
Prepares your claim for negotiation or trial
You deserve a lawyer who understands Georgia’s legal process, knows how insurance companies operate, and fights for full and fair compensation under O.C.G.A. § 51-1-6 (right to recover for harm caused by another’s negligence).
If the accident wasn’t your fault, you shouldn’t have to struggle to get the truth documented or fight an insurance company alone. Our firm will obtain your accident report, protect your claim, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
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