Request A Missouri Crash Report Online
We can help you find your Missouri accident report online, quickly and easily! Getting into an auto accident is scary enough. However, after the initial shock is over you often find yourself dealing with legal or insurance issues. Usually, this means you will need a copy of your Missouri highway patrol crash report. An accident report provides important details about the incident including the date and time of the crash, the location at which the crash took place, any environmental factors, and more. A Missouri accident report helps others to understand the circumstances around the accident and who was involved.
The "Motor Vehicle Accident Report Form 1140"
A Missouri accident or crash report is officially titled as ‘ Motor Vehicle Accident Report Form 1140’. It is used by law enforcement to record the details relating to an accident involving any type of vehicle. The details in the MSHP report are recorded by the officer who attended the scene of the accident. If a police officer did not attend your accident, Missouri law requires motorists to immediately file a crash report if (1) there was more than $500 in property damage as a result of the crash, (2) a parked vehicle was damaged and the owner can not be immediately contacted or notified, (3) anyone was injured (no matter how minor), or (4) anyone was killed. The following documents and websites provide more information and detail on crash report forms:
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When Should I Request a Legal Consultation?
1. You Are Hurt or Suffered a Serious Injury or Permanent Disability
If you were seriously injured in an accident or acquired a serious illness, you definitely need a lawyer. There is no room for chance when a lifetime of pain, suffering, and bills are on the line.
2. You Aren't Sure Who is At Fault
If you were involved in an accident and it is unclear who was at fault, you should definitely consult with an attorney. In situations like this, the other party’s insurance company will try to blame you for damages.
3. There Are Multiple Parties Involved
If you were injured in an accident that involved multiple parties, consulting with a personal injury lawyer will give you the best chance at not being stuck with the bill.
4. The Insurance Company Denied or is Delaying Your Claim
Insurance companies know that 99% of people do not understand all the complicated laws and procedures that take place in a personal injury claim.
5. An Injury Lawyer is Paid Only When The Case Settles
A personal injury attorney gets paid by winning money for their client through a personal injury lawsuit.
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Ways to Get A Copy Of Your Missouri Crash Report Online
Oader Online Through Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP)
To request your crash report online from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, you must complete the ‘Request For Crash Report form SHP-842K’ and mail the form, along with a check or money order for the applicable amount, to the appropriate troop headquarters. The price is generally $4.90 per report and $2.00 for an included notary certificate.
Data Sites like CrashDocs or LexisNexis
These can be a good reliable source of data. However the sites can be difficult to use and do not have all the Police Agencies in Missouri. (sometimes less than 50%)
Missouri Highway Patrol Accident Report by Mail
Requests submitted to the Patrol Records Division may be mailed to:
Missouri State Highway Patrol, Patrol Records Division
Attention: Traffic Crash Reports
P.O. Box 568
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102A
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