Be prepared. Print out copies of this Accident Checklist to keep in the glove box of every vehicle your family owns.

Back to Accidents: What To Do Next

[  ]  Safety First Call 911

[ ] Date _____________________ Time ____________________

[ ] Where accident occurred (street names) ___________________________

[ ] Were there any injuries?

    Pedestrians? ___________________________________________
    Passengers? ___________________________________________
    Name _________________________________________________
    Address _______________________________________________
    Phone _________________________________________________
   
[ ] Get important information at the scene.

In addition to getting information from other drivers, be sure to get at least the names and phone number of any witnesses or people who stopped to help.

Driver 1
Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
Driver's License Number ___________________
Exp. Date _______ Date of Birth ______________
Their insurance company __________________________________
Their insurance policy number ______________________________________
Registered owner of their vehicle ___________________________
License No. of their vehicle ______________ State __________________
Year ________ Make/ Model __________________ Color ____________
Number of passengers __________________

Driver 2
Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
Driver's License Number ___________________
Exp. Date _______ Date of Birth ______________
Their insurance company __________________________________
Their insurance policy number ______________________________________
Registered owner of their vehicle ___________________________
License No. of their vehicle ______________ State __________________
Year ________ Make/ Model __________________ Color ____________
Number of passengers __________________

Driver 3
Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
Driver's License Number ___________________
Exp. Date _______ Date of Birth ______________
Their insurance company __________________________________
Their insurance policy number ______________________________________
Registered owner of their vehicle ___________________________
License No. of their vehicle ______________ State __________________
Year ________ Make/ Model __________________ Color ____________
Number of passengers __________________

Witness
Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
Phone ___________________________________

Witness
Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
Phone ___________________________________

Witness
Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
Phone ___________________________________

[ ] Share only pertinent information at the scene.

Provide only your driver's license and registration to the other driver, injured persons, or police officers. Do NOT discuss the circumstances of the accident with anyone except the police. Do NOT discuss responsibility with anyone except a positively identified representative of your insurance company.

[ ] Arrange for towing your vehicle.

Don't sign any towing release that authorizes repair of your vehicle unless you have decided to have your car repaired by the facility where the towing company will take your car.
[ ] Complete an Accident Record.

Write down everything you can remember about the accident. Include as many details as possible. Revisit the scene at a later time if necessary to take pictures.
Draw a diagram of the accident marking the vehicles involved (A, B, C, etc.) and showing the direction the vehicles were traveling and where accident occurred. Mark street names, stop signs, traffic lights, and other landmarks. Describe other pertinent information:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
[ ] Report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

California State Law requires that all accidents involving injury/death or property damage in excess of $500.00 be reported within ten (10) days to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

[ ] Notify your Insurance Agent immediately.

Date & Time Called: ____________________________________________
Write your Claim Number here: _______________________________________

[ ] Evaluate repair estimates carefully.

Washington State Law protects you. You have the right to take your vehicle to the repair facility of your choice and are not obligated to use the repair shop mandated by your insurance company. Make sure all necessary repairs are fully itemized. Ask questions: Was the alignment checked? Why is the hood being repaired, not replaced? and so on.

[ ] Choose a quality collision repair facility.

Visit our web site at www.worldautobody.com for more helpful tips on how to evaluate and select a collision repair facility.

[ ] Make sure all work is done to your satisfaction before signing any insurance
      company release for payment.

 

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