Mrs. López and all of the Staff that had helped us it has been an absolute pleasure. They always had an answer to our questions and treated us with respect but most of all they listened.
Alondra O.
Outstanding Attorneys and Legal Team. Lopez, Justin, and Daisy were quick to answer my questions and handled my accident case with speed and courtesy. The outcome was much better than I anticipated.
Robert R.
A huge thanks to your office for such a great experience with my case. Special thanks to Denora, Carmen, and especially Kevin for answering my many calls and questions and keeping me informed through the entire process. I’m am extremely happy and grateful with the outcome.
Kathy W.
Just like any large metropolitan area, car accidents happen frequently in the Lakeland area and \ can range from minor fender benders to wrecks with severe injuries. Knowing who to call, depending on the circumstances, can be helpful so when the time comes, you aren’t scouring the internet to find the information you need.
If you’re the one who’s experienced the car accident, an attorney from Lopez & Humphries, PA can be a key resource in helping you assess the damage of the incident and retrieve any police reports after the fact. These reports will be helpful in determining who was at fault and seeking compensation for your wreck.
When to Call 911
If there were any injuries in your wreck, it’s essential that you call both 911 and the Lakeland Police Department immediately after the accident happens. That way, an ambulance can rush to the scene to help the injured victims and the police can assess the situation and create their accident report.
Although 911 will typically route you to a police dispatcher, it can be helpful to know the Lakeland Police Department’s direct line, which is 863-834-6900. This can give you direct access to someone in charge.
If there are no injuries in the accident, it’s still important to call the police and get an accident report filed because you may need to later file a claim for compensation. The police will be a third-party witness on the scene that can secure everyone’s testimony in writing and take photographs of what happened.
Lakeland Police Department
If an accident report isn’t filed on the scene or if you need to file an accident report as a driver passing by, you can do so both by phone using the direct number above for the police department or by going online to the police department’s citizens action center. On this page, you’ll be able to fill out an interactive form and explain exactly what you saw.
You can also file a report in person at the police station, which is located at 228 S. Mississippi Ave. in Lakeland, Florida.
Car Accident Report Requirements
It’s required by law for drivers involved in car wrecks to report the accident to their local police department if the damages equal more than $500. If the wreck happens outside of the local municipality, the wreck should be reported to the county sheriff. Not reporting the accident immediately can result in a noncriminal traffic violation and a fine.
Reach Out to a Lakeland Car Accident Lawyer
Reporting a car accident should be the first thing you do after calling 911 to seek medical help for any possible injuries. Once you’ve dealt with the initial physical and mental recovery from your wreck, you can hire legal representation and begin filing a claim against the liable parties. At Lopez & Humphries, PA, we’re prepared to help victims of car accidents seek the compensation they deserve.
To speak with a Lakeland car accident attorney about your case, you can schedule a free consultation by calling (863) 774-3573 or by filling out the contact form below.
