Top 3 Police Report Mistakes in Car Wreck Cases
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After a Car Wreck: Why the Police Report Matters
After a car wreck, calling the police and filing an official report are among the first and most important steps you can take. The police report documents key information — who was involved, what happened, and who the officer believes was at fault.
Insurance companies often rely heavily on these reports when determining liability and compensation. But here’s the problem: police reports aren’t always accurate.
At Queener Law, we’ve helped countless clients across Tennessee and Kentucky uncover errors in their police reports and correct the record. Even if the report lists you as being at fault, you may still have a valid case.
Below are the three most common mistakes we see in police reports after car wrecks — and how our attorneys can help you fix them.
1. Delays in Getting the Police Report
It’s common to face delays when trying to obtain your report after a crash. Depending on where the wreck occurred — in Nashville, Knoxville, Lexington, Somerset or anywhere across Tennessee or Kentucky — the process can take weeks as reports move through various agencies and review systems.
Serious wrecks involving major injuries or fatalities may take even longer to finalize. These delays can create challenges for victims who need documentation to start insurance claims or legal cases.
Queener Law helps clients navigate the process and track down their reports quickly, ensuring you have the documentation you need to move your case forward.
2. The Report May Assign Fault Incorrectly
When police respond to a crash, their focus is on clearing the scene and restoring traffic flow, not performing a full accident reconstruction. If you were badly hurt and couldn’t provide your side of the story, the report may rely mostly on what the other driver said — which can lead to serious errors.
Unfortunately, these errors can lead the report to state that you were at fault, even if you weren’t.
At Queener Law, our Tennessee and Kentucky car accident lawyers go beyond the police report. We gather:
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Traffic camera and dashcam footage
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Black box or electronic data
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Cell phone records
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Witness statements
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Vehicle damage analysis
This deeper investigation often reveals critical details that prove the report was wrong — and that you deserve justice.
3. Missing or Incomplete Evidence in the Report
Police officers work under tight time and resource constraints. Their goal is to keep the public safe and get roads cleared, not to capture every piece of evidence for a personal injury case.
That means vital information — such as skid marks, debris patterns, or additional witnesses — may never make it into the report. Surveillance footage or photos from nearby businesses could disappear within days if not secured quickly.
The Queener Law legal team has the tools and experience to uncover what’s missing. We work with:
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Private investigators to locate witnesses
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Accident reconstruction experts to analyze impact points
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Forensic specialists to collect data from vehicles and the scene
Using this evidence, we can build a complete and accurate picture of how your crash truly occurred — even if the police report left key details out.
Don’t Let Police Report Errors Damage Your Case
A mistake on your police report does not mean you caused the wreck — and it certainly doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
At Queener Law, we’ve helped clients across Tennessee and Kentucky challenge inaccurate reports, uncover hidden evidence, and pursue the compensation they deserve for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Our attorneys understand how stressful it is to be injured and misunderstood. That’s why we dig deeper — to make sure your truth is told and your rights are protected.
Get Help from a Car Wreck Attorney in Tennessee or Kentucky
If you were hurt in a car wreck and believe your police report contains mistakes, don’t wait to take action. Evidence can disappear quickly — and the sooner you call, the stronger your case will be.
Contact Queener Law today for a free consultation.
We’ll review your report, investigate the facts, and fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
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