If I put my car in a ditch, does it have to have an accident report filed?
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If I put my car in a ditch, does it have to have an accident report filed?
Asked on March 22, 2014 under Accident Law, Indiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Whethe ryou are obligated to file an accident report under the laws of your state for the car that ypu put in a ditch depends upon the degree of damage to it. Ordinarily damages exceeding $500.00 or so require an accident report to be filed.
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