Car accident reports will include all the particulars of the mishap. However, a complete report can only be prepared when all factors which might affect your claim or verdict in case you want to press charges against the person responsible.

Details of both the vehicles, drivers, third party witnesses, a police officer investigating the case should be included in the report for your hired representative to make a strong case in your favor. Even details like the type of accident and extent of damage will make or break your case.

The most common car crashes include rear end collisions, vehicle accidents caused due to extreme or unpredictable weather conditions, T-bone and cross traffic accidents, clipping other vehicles while switching lanes, even your day to day fender bender are all included in the list.

There are a few steps you need to follow to get a car accident report from the relevant authorities, in this case the department of motor vehicles. A database of all the accident cases is maintained by the DMV which you can avail for your reference.

Here is how you can get a copy of your car accident report:

• Log in to the official website of the DMV and search for the tab named “Order and access motor vehicle accident reports.” A search fee of $7 is charged to access your report which can be searched using the accident case number or vehicle plate number or the driver’s license number.