Where do I go to get a police report about a Grand Rapids area truck accident?

City of Grand Rapids Police Department
1 Monroe Center N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-456-3403

Kent County Sheriff’s Department
701 Ball Avenue N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-632-6100

Michigan Truck Accident Checklist

If you were involved in a Michigan truck accident , would you know what to do?

Here is a checklist of steps that you can take after a Michigan truck accident , to help protect yourself and your legal rights:

Stay Calm After a Michigan Truck Accident :

Stop to protect yourself and your passengers. Call the police to report the Michigan truck accident .  If anyone is seriously injured, call an ambulance. Set flares if you carry them.  Do not leave the scene of the Michigan truck accident .

Exchange Documents After a Michigan Truck Accident :

Exchange only your driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance identification card with other driver involved in the Michigan truck accident .  Do not discuss the Michigan truck accident with anyone except the police.  Do not blame anyone, including yourself.

Get Driver Facts After a Michigan Truck Accident :

Take down the other driver’s name, address, phone number, date of birth, sex, driver's license number, and state that issued the license.

Get Ownership Facts After a Michigan Truck Accident :

Write down the name, address, insurance company name and insurance policy number of whoever owns the other vehicle involved in the Michigan truck accident .  (Sometimes the driver of a vehicle is not the one who owns it.)

Identify the Witnesses to the Michigan Truck Accident :

Be sure to write down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any people who saw the Michigan truck accident , including bystanders and passengers in other vehicles.

Note the Damages Caused by the Michigan Truck Accident :

Write down the make, body type, year, and license plate number of the truck and any other vehicles involved in the Michigan truck accident .  Make note of the damage to each vehicle. 

Draw a Diagram of the Michigan Truck Accident Scene:

Mark the date and time of the Michigan truck accident on the diagram, along with street names and the location of stop lights, traffic control signs, and other landmarks.

File an Insurance Claim After a Michigan Truck Accident :

Report the Michigan truck accident to your insurance company immediately and get for an insurance claim number.  Tell the insurance representative that you are claiming Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits and all other benefits and coverage that may be available under your insurance policy. 

Protect Your Legal Rights After a Michigan Truck Accident :

If you or a loved one was injured in a Michigan truck accident , make the time to contact an experienced Michigan truck accident lawyer immediately. Please submit a simple, free and confidential legal consultation form about your Michigan truck accident claim now.

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