| Bill of Rights |
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)
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.
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