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MIDWEST COLLISION INC.
202 N. Broadway
Louisburg, Kansas 66053

(913) 837 5900
Automobile/Motorcycle Accident
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.
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