We often get asked whether you can still bring a claim if no police report was filed after the accident. This happens more than people realize. Sometimes an accident feels minor at first, or emotions are running high, and no one thinks to call law enforcement.

While having a police report can strengthen your claim, it is not absolutely required. We can still build a case using medical records, photos, witness statements, and your own account of what happened. In fact, many of our clients did not report the accident at the scene but were still able to recover compensation.

That said, we always recommend reporting the incident as soon as possible. If you didn’t call the police right away, you can still file a report afterward. This helps establish a record of the event, which can be important if the insurance company disputes your claim later.

If you are unsure about your next steps, contact us. We can talk through your situation and let you know exactly what evidence we need to move forward.