Personal Injury Matter – Process and Timeline to Compensation
If you have been involved in a car accident, it is important to call the police right away and have them complete a Traffic Collision Report. A Traffic Collision Report (“TCR”) or a police report is important when you are involved in a car accident for a number of reasons. First, the TCR will serve as evidence for your injury claim. It summarizes the name(s), address(es), contact information, and insurance information of all the parties involved. It also provides the officer’s opinion as to the “cause” of the collision. But, how do you obtain a copy once it has been completed in the City of Beverly Hills, California?
How to obtain your TCR?
1. online
You can make a request for a TCR online at the following web address: https://www.beverlyhills.org/departments/policedepartment/onlineservices/trafficcollisionreports/web.jsp. Make sure to have the TCR Number available. This will usually be provided by the officer to you at the scene of the accident.
2. in writing
You can make a written request to the Beverly Hills Sheriff Department by delivering a written request to:
Beverly Hills Police Department
Records Bureau
464 N. Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Draft a letter that states the TCR information and mail a copy of the request to the address above. We suggest including a prepaid envelope that is self-addressed to the location you would like the TCR mailed to. Make sure to include payment for the TCR. You can call the Beverly Hills Sheriff station to find out the amount required to be paid to obtain the TCR at (310) 285 - 2187.
3. in person
You can also appear in-person directly at the Beverly Hills Sheriff Station at the following address: Beverly Hills Police Department 464 N Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Make sure to bring valid identification in order to obtain the report.
is the TCR free?
Unfortunately, not. TCRs cost a fee paid directly to the City of Beverly Hills.
why contact an attorney?
At LA Century Law we will directly obtain the report on your behalf and advance any and all fees associated with its production. Contact our office now for a free consultation.