Cincinnati Car Crash Report and the Cop: The Wreck Was Not My Fault!

Understanding Your Cincinnati Car Crash Report

Many prospective clients call us after a Cincinnati accident. They often report that the crash report (or “OH-1”) mistakenly cites them as being at fault for the accident. This can be a very frustrating experience.

We generally see this happen with “side-swipe” and/or “T-bone” style accidents at intersections. In these situations, each driver claims they had the right of way.

Gathering Evidence After an Accident

Regardless of what the officer or report says, it is very important to gather all available information or evidence. This can include photographs, names and addresses of witnesses, and photos of skid marks. All of these can prove very useful later on.

Prioritizing Medical Attention

Of course, if you are injured in an accident, seeking medical attention should be your primary concern. Gathering evidence should come secondary to your health and well-being.

Insurance Company Investigations

It is not uncommon for one person to be cited for an accident by an officer. However, they may later be exonerated by the insurance companies once all the evidence is in.

The Crash Report: One Piece of Evidence

You must bear in mind that the accident report is just one piece of the evidentiary puzzle. Simply because an officer says a particular person caused an accident does not necessarily mean that such is the case.

Officers are human and make mistakes just like everyone else.

McKenzie & Snyder LLP represents Cincinnati accident victims and workers’ compensation claimants throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. This includes, but is not limited to, the following locations:

• Colerain 45251
• Hamilton 45011
• Fairfield 45014
• Forest Park 45240
• Dayton 45458
• Middletown 45044

Contact McKenzie & Snyder today for a free consultation of your case.

Written by Andrew Tobergte