1. After the accident, the traffic police will record the injured within fifteen days. The traffic police department makes investigation records when determining the responsibility. The investigation record is one of the main bases for lawyers to determine the facts of the case and thus determine the nature of the case, and can be cited in court as testimony or documentary evidence.

2. Legal basis: Article 33 of the Provisions on Procedures for Handling Road Traffic Accidents.

When investigating the scene of a road traffic accident, the traffic police shall, in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and standards, take photos of the scene, draw a scene map, timely extract and collect traces and material evidence related to the case, and make a record of on-site investigation. In the process of on-site investigation, if a party is found to be suspected of committing other crimes by means of transportation, it shall properly protect the crime scene and evidence, control the criminal suspect, and immediately report to the competent department of the public security organ.

In the event of an accident in which more than three people are killed, on-site camera shooting shall be conducted, and when necessary, personnel with specialized knowledge may be hired to participate in the on-site inquest and inspection.

The site map and the record of site investigation shall be signed by the traffic police, the parties concerned and the witnesses who participated in the investigation. If a party or witness refuses to sign or is unable to sign without a witness, it shall be recorded.

Second, how to deal with traffic accident compensation?

1, site investigation by traffic department. After reviewing the on-site investigation records, the traffic police department shall require the parties or witnesses to sign the on-site map. During the inspection, the relevant certificates of the accident vehicle and the parties concerned may be detained;

2, the traffic department traffic accident responsibility identification. After investigation, the traffic police department determines the responsibility of the party according to the role played by the party's behavior in the traffic accident and the severity of its fault;

3. The transportation department organizes compensation mediation. After confirming the end of the treatment of the injured or determining the damage result, the traffic police department may organize mediation if the parties to the accident agree to mediation compensation. The number of mediations is generally no more than 2. If mediation fails, fill in the "Mediation Termination Letter" and inform the parties to bring a lawsuit to the people's court within the statutory limitation period. You can also bring a lawsuit directly to the people's court without applying for mediation;

4, to the people's court. Entrusting a lawyer or bringing a lawsuit to the people's court on his own will generally bring a lawsuit in the grassroots people's court where the accident occurred. During the court hearing, the parties may mediate under the auspices of the court and reach a mediation agreement. If mediation fails, the court shall make a judgment according to law.