Buffalo personal injury attorneys will usually ask a new motor vehicle accident client if an MV-104A was completed in their case. This form can be very useful to an attorney in gathering details regarding the accident.
The MV-104A is a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles form that is completed by the member of law enforcement who is investigating an automobile accident. It contains information such as the names and addresses of the parties involved, who owned the vehicles, weather conditions, insurance information and the time and location of the accident. It also includes the officer’s description of how he or she believes the accident occurred. Occasionally, the names of any witnesses, along with contact information, may be included.
While the MV-104A itself is not admissible as evidence of how the accident occurred, it can be useful to a personal injury attorney in preparing the case. If you are pursuing damages from a motor vehicle accident and have a copy of this form, you should provide it to your attorney. Otherwise, a copy of the form can be obtained directly from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents are required to complete a slightly different version of this form, the MV-104, for submission to the Department of Motor Vehicles. If you are involved in a personal injury case, you should consult with your attorney when completing this form.
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