Accident Checklist:

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

Safety First: Call 911

Date:

Time:

Where did accident occur (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(s)

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Driver's License #:

Exp. Date:

Date of birth:

Their Insurance Co.:

Their Insurance Policy No.:

Registered Owner of the Vehicle:

License No. of their vehicle:

State: Year:

Make/Model: Color:

No. of Passengers:

 

Witness(es)

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Share only pertinent information at the scene.

Provide only your driver's license, registration and contact information to the other driver(s), injured persons and police officers. As stated earlier, do NOT discuss the circumstances of the accident with anyone except the police, and 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 the repair of your vehicle, unless you have decided to have it repaired by the facility where the towing company will take it.

Complete an Accident Record.

Write down everything you can remember about the accident, with 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.

Street Diagram

Use this space below to draw a street diagram:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notify your Insurance Agent immediately.

Date:
Time: a.m./p.m.

Evaluate repair estimates carefully.

North Carolina state law protects you. You have the right to take your vehicle to the repair facility of your choice. You are not obligated to use the repair shop mandated by your insurance company. Make sure all necessary repairs are fully itemized.

Choose a quality collision repair facility.

Go here on our website for helpful tips on how to evaluate and select a collision repair facility.

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