Here’s the information you will need to file a proper insurance claim:

• Information about what happened
• Information about the driver
• Information for insurance

1. Car Accident Form The best way to be prepared in a car accident is to get a car accident form used to collect all the information at the scene of an accident from your local DMV or police station. Every state has a different form, so it is a good idea to get one to make things as easy as possible. A car accident is really stressful and the last thing you need is to be worrying about the information you need to fill out.


2. List of Information to Collect After a Car Accident About the Driver
   • Name of Driver
   • Address of Driver
   • Phone number or other contact information
3. About the Other Driver’s Insurance Company in a Car Accident You need the basic information here which can be found on their proof of insurance card. Get the other driver’s:
   • insurance company name
   • insurance company policy number

Your insurance agent or the person who you speak to at your insurance company claims phone number, will be able to walk you through how to file your claim after an accident. If your insurance company has an app, you may also have the option to start the claims process there or visit your insurance company website to see if you can fill in the information or follow up on your claim online. Your job in the car accident is to collect the facts and not get involved in any further discussion. If the other party tries to get you to admit fault or suggests you handle things without insurance, collect the information and do not commit to anything. You need to get the information necessary to report the accident, especially considering that in many states you have a legal obligation to report a crash. You can contact your state insurance commissioner or your insurance representative to ask them about the specific laws in your state. Remember at the scene of an accident you do not know the person you are dealing with, you do not know what kind of insurance they have or any of the details, so stick to the facts to protect yourself and make sure you get paid in a claim.