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MIDWEST COLLISION INC.
202 N. Broadway
Louisburg, Kansas 66053
(913) 837 5900
202 N. Broadway
Louisburg, Kansas 66053
(913) 837 5900
Automobile/Motorcycle Accident
Checklist (Most Important Items)
Before moving any of the vehicle(s)
involved in the accident, try to write down
the following:
After you move your vehicle write down
the following:
Checklist (Most Important Items)
- Name and address
- License plate number
- Make, model, and year of car
- Driver's license number
- Make note if it appeared the driver
had been drinking. - Note and try to write down
everything the other driver said. - Names and addresses of
passengers in other cars - Try to find people in the vicinity who
may have seen the accident and
ask for their name and phone
number.
Before moving any of the vehicle(s)
involved in the accident, try to write down
the following:
- Position of your vehicle
- Position of any other vehicles
- Location of any tire marks, vehicle
parts, glass, and other debris
caused by the accident that is in the
vicinity - Location of point of impact
- Road conditions
- Traffic conditions
- Weather conditions
- If you have a camera, take pictures
of the site of the collisions, and the
vehicles involved... It would be
extremely beneficial to you to carry a
disposable camera with a flash in
your car at all times, so that if you
are in an accident you can
accurately document the incident.
After you move your vehicle write down
the following:
- Date and time of accident
- Location of accident
- Speed of your car just before the
accident - Direction of your car and other cars)
involved in the accident - If either car was turning
- If the car turning have its turn signal
on - Were headlights turned on in both
vehicles (if it is night)
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Did you know . . .
- You have the right to choose your repair shop. Your
insurance company cannot require you to go to a
particular repair facility. - You should choose a repair shop that has “state-of-
the-art” equipment and certified technicians (I-CAR
and ASE). - Some insurance companies request that you visit their
drive-in claims center before having your car repaired.
Whether you choose to do so is your choice. You may
prefer to leave your car at your collision repair shop
and request that the insurance company send an
appraiser to that facility. - There is no legal requirement that you obtain more
than one estimate for your vehicle repairs. - Differences in shop repair estimates and insurance
estimates are common. A lower estimate may not
include all necessary work or updated parts prices. If
you are unsure why one estimate is different from
another, feel free to ask your customer service
representative at your repair shop. - Verify that your repair shop will be using original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. - Use a repair shop that offers a written warranty.
- Your collision repair shop should negotiate your claim
on your behalf with the insurance company. - If your car is unsafe to drive, do not drive it. If you are
unsure, check with your repair facility. - Your car is one of your largest investments. Preserve
its value and your safety by having it repaired
professionally.
