Accident Reports in Alabama are not public records. This means not everyone can obtain an accident report from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Generally speaking you need to be an interested party or have some form of nexus to the crash.
Alabama Law Specifies Who Can Obtain a Crash Report
Under Alabama Code § 32-10-7, the following groups of people and businesses can obtain a copy of an Alabama accident report:
- An individual involved in the crash, i.e., driver, passenger, pedestrian, etc.
- A property owner involved in the crash.
- A utility company involved in the crash.
- A parent or guardian of a minor involved in the crash.
- An insurer or its written designee of a person involved in the crash.
- An owner or lienholder of an automobile involved in the crash.
- An heir (next of kin), personal representative, executor, or another legal representative of the estate of a deceased person involved in the crash.
- A legal representative of a party involved in the crash.
- A news organization or individual qualified to report on the crash.
- An interested party that does not meet any of the above listed reasons.
These groups of people and businesses are connected to the crash or the involved parties and property.
Of course, if you were in a crash, then you can absolutely obtain your crash report.
The easiest way is to download a copy of your accident report online from the State of AL’s website.
Contact Fob James Law Firm for Help Getting Your Crash Report
If you were injured in a crash in Alabama, our personal injury attorneys can get a copy of your accident report with your written consent.
Contact our experienced car accident attorneys for a free consultation. We are happy to obtain your accident report free of charge.
We will also go over your crash report with you so you know about potential issues and how to read it. Give us a call today at 205-407-6009.
Fob James
Fob James obtained a B.S., in software engineering from Auburn University and then continued his education by getting his J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law. After working for a large regional firm for several years where he obtained awards for both individual and corporate clients, Fob found that his passion was fighting for individuals who have been seriously injured or wronged by others. Fob believes that the jury is the great equalizer to the power and influence that large corporations have in society.