Any car crash, whether it’s a rear-end crash or head-on accident, should be reported to the police, especially if anyone is injured. When the police get involved, officers make accident reports that can aid victims’ recoveries. Getting these reports requires several steps that might be challenging for victims with bad injuries to accomplish alone.
Both the Hoboken Police Department and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) use case numbers to locate reports easily, and we can help you locate yours if you have misplaced this information. Sending online requests for reports is generally the most convenient option, but you can get a report in person, too.
Get a free and confidential case assessment from our Hoboken car accident lawyers when you call Agrapidis & Maroules, P.C. at (201) 777-1111.
How Can You Get an Accident Report from the Hoboken Police Department?
When you call 911 to report a car crash in Hoboken, police officers from the Hoboken Police Department usually come. When processing the scene and talking to involved parties, officers will collect information for an accident report. The report should be ready within five business days of the investigation, and there are a couple of ways you can retrieve it.
The Hoboken Police Records Bureau is open to the public during normal business hours. Located at 106 Hudson Street, victims can go to the police department to get physical copies of reports in person.
Arrive with the identifying case number for the report if you have it. Typically, police officers should give you this number before you leave the accident scene, as it makes locating reports and confirming victims’ involvement easier.
You can still get the report without knowing the specific case number. To do so, you might have to give additional information about the accident and your involvement to get a physical copy of the report in person from the Hoboken Police Department.
The other and more convenient option is getting reports online. When they finish reports, officers send them to CrashDocs.org. To search your report on the database, you must give the correct case number, your last name, and the accident’s date. Again, if you do not recall the specific case number or misplaced that information, our Hoboken personal injury lawyers can still help you get the report online or in person.
Where Can You Go for Highway Car Accident Police Reports in Hoboken?
With its proximity to Manhattan, Hoboken is surrounded by highways, like I-78 and Routes 9 and 495. Collisions on these roads are common due to the almost constant high volume of traffic in the area. To get accident reports for crashes on these roads, you may need to go to a different source.
The New Jersey State Police generally answer 911 calls for car crashes on highways bordering Hoboken, like I-78 and Route 495. After completing reports, the NJSP accepts online requests for reports from car accident victims.
To submit a request, you must first indicate whether the incident happened on a toll road like I-78 or a non-toll road. You then have to give information about the crash and search by things like the specific case number or your license plate information.
Requestors also have to give identifying information about themselves so the NJSP can confirm their involvement.
Toll road crash reports cost $5, and non-toll road crash reports cost $13. Serious or fatal investigation reports cost $20, as does any digital media, statements, or photographs.
After sending in requests for car accident reports to the NJSP, victims will receive emails containing instructions for downloading reports and any other materials. We can help you do this quickly, immediately reviewing the contents of the report and making sure you preserve your access to it. You will only have access to the link to download the report for 14 days after receiving it, so prioritizing this is important.
When Do You Have to Get a Car Accident Report for a Crash in Hoboken?
Car accident reporting is mandatory in certain situations. You may have to call 911 so officers can complete a crash report when a negligent driver hits you. Even if reporting is not mandatory, it is often in your best interest. The report can serve as documentation of the accident for insurance companies and contains information about property damage, your injuries, and eyewitnesses.
According to N.J.S.A. § 39:4-130, you must call 911 for a car accident that ends in death, injury, or at least $500 in damage to property. Property damage can get costly fast, and a minor fender-bender could easily cause over $500 in vehicle repairs. Furthermore, reporting is required for any bodily injury, not just particularly bad ones like broken bones or concussions.
Don’t listen to negligent drivers who try to convince you not to call 911. The resulting police report will be valuable to us when preparing your case, regardless of its admissibility as evidence in a lawsuit.
We can get the report and review it with you as soon as possible after the accident. The at-fault driver will likely do the same, and it’s important that we quickly flag any inaccuracies that could harm your case or recovery.
Not calling 911 and reporting your accident to the police could complicate your future recovery, so always err on the side of caution and involve law enforcement after a car crash in Hoboken.
Call Our Hoboken Attorneys to Discuss Your Car Crash Case
Call the New Jersey car accident lawyers of Agrapidis & Maroules, P.C. for a free case evaluation at (201) 777-1111.