If you believe there’s an error in your police report, it’s important to get it straightened out as soon as possible. Even a small clerical mistake could derail your Charlotte personal injury claim and delay you securing the compensation to which you’re entitled for your injuries and losses. Remember, the accident report is based on the responding officer’s determination of what happened, based on the information they were given at the scene. The officer, in most cases, did not personally witness the accident. Further, you have no idea whether this officer has adequate training in making these decisions. You have the right to question the details of your accident report if you disagree with them. In our experience, we’ve found certain errors made again and again. These can include: Improper or missing description of damage to the vehicles Mistakes in the crash diagram or accident narrative Incorrect placement of passengers or drivers in the vehicles Errors in transcribing statements from drivers, passengers, or witnesses Failing to report or improperly reporting injuries resulting from the crash Erroneously leaving out information Misreporting road conditions or the speed of each vehicle Failing to report or collect evidence at the scene Failing to collect statements from drivers or passengers If you need assistance having your police report changed, one of our Charlotte attorneys can help. Typically the police will not file a new report or change an existing report, but often we can work to have a supplemental report filed with the correct information. For example, if you have new information or new evidence that would considerably affect the accident report, it is important to contact an attorney.