Charlotte Injury Lawyers Blog
Accidents happen quite frequently, and thankfully, most of these crashes are just minor fender benders. Many people wonder whether they should call the police after an accident, especially if it just seems minor. The police typically respond to major accidents and to minor accidents upon request. It is often advisable for anyone involved in a vehicle accident to contact the police.
When Does the Law Require a Crash Report?
North Carolina law states that reportable vehicle accidents require a report. Drivers have a responsibility to report all vehicle accidents except very minor incidents. A driver must report any accident in which anyone suffered an injury or fatality, as well as any accident with more than $1,000 in property damages. A driver should call the police, who will file a report of the accident. If the police were not called at the time of the crash, you should contact the non-emergency police number to determine how to proceed.