It depends on the situation. If you think a driver might be intoxicated, yes. Otherwise, it's hard to say. Some police in cities in Washington and Idaho are openly hostile to bicyclists, while others are genuine bicycling advocates. Far too many officers misunderstand the rules of the road for bicyclists and others try to educate drivers. Unlike a lawyer, you cannot select the responding police officer.
Having a police report can be helpful if the officer believes the driver is at fault. On the other hand, the responding police officer does not make the final fault determination.
Fielding Law Group advocates for updated rules of the road that better protect everyone on the road and are clear to police, drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Until the rules of the road are clear to everyone, it remains difficult to say whether to call the police after a bike crash.
It’s important to get help from an experienced bicycle accident lawyer, call Fielding Law Group to get started on your case, don’t wait, let us help you through the process and guide you through the process the right way.