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You've been in a car accident. Here's what to do next.

Three things that matter most — whether or not you decide to pursue legal help.

See a Doctor

Even if you feel okay

Whiplash, concussions, and internal injuries often don't show symptoms right away. Gaps between an accident and treatment are a common reason insurers later reduce or deny a claim.

Gather Evidence

Hold on to everything

Photos of the scene, vehicle damage, and any visible injuries. Contact details for the other driver and any witnesses. And the police report once it's available — that last part is where we come in.

Watch What You Say

It could be held against you

Don't admit fault, apologize, or guess about what happened — at the scene or on the phone afterward. You're not required to give the other insurer a recorded statement; it's fine to wait until you can think clearly.

General guidance, not legal advice. Per NHTSA and state insurance departments.

Why the insurance company will ask for your accident report

If an adjuster told you to “get the accident report” and you're not sure what they mean, you're not alone. Here's the plain version.

What it is

The official report a police officer writes after a crash — who was involved, where it happened, road conditions, and a diagram of how it unfolded. The neutral, on-the-record account of your accident.

Why the insurance companies want it

Both insurers — yours and the other driver's — use it to process your claim and help decide who was at fault. Without it, your claim can stall.

Why it's not simple to get

You won't automatically get a copy of it. You've got to find it and ask for it. That means knowing which form to file, which agency to contact, and paying a release fee — one more errand when you're trying to heal.

That last part — the confusing errand — is exactly what AccidentBureau takes off your plate. Here's how it works.

How AccidentBureau works

Three simple steps to getting your free accident report.

1

Tell us about your accident

Pick your state, then share a few details about what happened. Takes about 2 minutes.

2

We get your accident report

Our team requests your official report from the state agency and covers the release fee. Emailed to you, no charge.

3

Connect with the right legal help

If you want, we connect you with a carefully vetted personal injury attorney in your state — not a network of competing firms.

Why accident victims choose AccidentBureau

There are many reasons people trust us with what comes next.

Founded by a legal professional

AccidentBureau was founded by a legal professional who watched accident victims struggle with something that should be simple. After a crash, you have medical bills arriving and an insurance company asking for paperwork — and almost nothing out there explains how to get your report and what to do next. We built AccidentBureau to be that missing, straightforward help.

Free for accident victims

You never pay us anything — getting your accident report through AccidentBureau is completely free. We're funded by the attorneys in our partner network, not by you. If you later choose to talk to one of them, that's your decision, and that first conversation is free too.

No spam, no pressure

We are not a lead aggregator. When you reach out, your details go to one carefully vetted attorney in your state — not a dozen firms that will flood your phone. One introduction. That is it.

States we serve

Get your accident report and connect with experienced local attorneys.

South Carolina

From the Lowcountry to the Upstate, we help drivers across the state get their official accident report — and connect with a local attorney who knows how injury claims work here.

Cities we cover

Charleston

A live map of crashes and traffic incidents across the Charleston tri-county — including Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, Johns Island, and Summerville.

Live accident map

More states launching soon.

What it’s like to work with us

A few words from people our team has helped after a crash.

Thank you for your prompt response and for helping me get my accident report. I really appreciate the help, and the customer service was wonderful.
Heather L. · Texas
I just want to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all your help. You got me my police report without any rudeness or fuss — in fact, you were more than happy to help.
Taja S. · Missouri
I’m very grateful for the support I received — for the kindness, the professionalism, and the willingness to go the extra mile. It made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.
Adrian M. · North Carolina

Questions people ask after an accident

Straight-forward answers to things accident victims most want to know.

We track it down for you — at no cost. After a crash, the responding officer files an official report, but it usually is not handed to you at the scene, and police departments can take up to about 10 days to make it available. Instead of you calling around and filling out forms, you tell us what happened and our team locates your report and lets you know as soon as it is ready.
Yes — genuinely free, with no catch. You will never get a bill from us. We are able to do this because the attorneys in our partner network cover the cost. Getting your accident report and getting your questions answered costs you nothing.
It depends on the police department, but most accident reports are filed and available within about 10 days of the crash — sometimes sooner. You do not have to keep checking. Once you reach out, we watch for your report and follow up with you the moment it is ready.
A real person from our team reviews what you sent and reaches out within 24 hours, usually with a short phone call. We confirm a few details, help you track down your accident report, and answer your questions. If you would like to speak with a lawyer, we can connect you with one. If you would not, that is completely fine — there is no obligation either way.
No. This is one of the biggest differences between us and the lead-generation sites you may have run into. Your information goes to exactly one attorney — a vetted personal injury lawyer in your state — and only if you want that introduction. You will not get a dozen calls from competing firms.
Be cautious here. The other driver's insurance adjuster will often call within a day or two, sounding friendly, and ask you to give a recorded statement. You are not required to do that. Adjusters are trained to ask questions in ways that can later be used to pay you less. It is perfectly reasonable to say you will follow up later — and if you do decide to speak with a personal injury attorney first, that conversation is almost always free.
Not always — and we will never tell you that you do. If your injuries are minor and the insurance company is treating you fairly, you may be fine handling the claim yourself. But accidents that look minor at first sometimes are not: pain that surfaces days later, a dispute over who was at fault, or an at-fault driver without enough insurance. A short, free consultation can help you tell the difference before you decide.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Tell us what happened. We'll help you get your accident report at no cost, answer your questions, and make sure you know your options.

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