Harlingen Police Department (HPD) Accident Reports

How to Get Your Harlingen Police Department Accident Report?

Following a car accident, the next thing to do is call 9-1-1. The police will come and assess your damage by filling out a police report. Police reports provides significant details about your car accident, and will serve as critical evidence if your car accident case ever goes to trial.

According to the Harlingen Police Department, there are two ways to obtain your Harlingen police accident report: in person and by mail. Another way is to call Sutliff & Stout Law Firm, where they will give you your police report for free. All you need is Internet access and the information from your accident. 

How to Get a Police Accident Report in Harlingen?

According to Texas law, any law enforcement officer that investigates a car accident that results in either injury or death or damage of property of over $1,000 needs to submit a written police accident report to TxDOT no later than 10 days following the date of the accident. 

If a police officer responds to the scene of the accident, you are eligible for getting a police report from the police department, online, and from Sutliff & Stout Law Firm.

Individuals involved in an accident that was reported to by a Harlingen Police Officer should obtain a copy of their official accident report, filed by the responding officer.  To obtain a report, you can obtain a copy of your report by going in person to the Harlingen Police Department, or by mail.

The cost of an accident report ranges from $6 to $20, depending on the version. You will likely need to provide information such as:

• the report number,
• your name,
• driver’s license number,
• vehicle plate number,
• the date/time of accident,
• location of accident,
• who was involved in the accident,
• your mailing address,
• phone number,
• And email.

Here are all the ways you can get your Harlingen police report:

By Mail

To get your Harlingen police report by mail, contact City Secretary, 118 E. Tyler Street, Harlingen, TX 78550.

In Person

One way to get your police accident report is by getting it in person. To get your Harlingen crash report in person, you need to visit Harlingen Police Department, 1102 S Commerce St between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday.

Get Your FREE Report from Sutliff & Stout Law Firm

Along with in person and online, Sutliff & Stout Law Firm has given you the chance to access your police accident report for free! Simply click here to obtain your free police accident report, and it will be emailed to you shortly. These reports are available for individuals; this service is not available for other law firms or insurance companies.

If you have questions about your car accident report or about your car accident, our Texas personal injury lawyers are here to help. To discuss your car accident report or case, don’t hesitate to call Houston car accident lawyers Sutliff & Stout at (713) 987-7111 or contact us online today.

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Graham E. Sutliff, a Board Certified Personal Injury Attorney, grew up in San Angelo, Texas in a family of six. From an early age, in this close-knit West Texas town, he learned the value of hard work, determination and fighting for what is right.

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