One of the things you should do immediately after an accident is file a car accident report. This document includes important details regarding the incident. It can be used for insurance purposes, legal proceedings, or simply to understand what happened.
If you are considering filing a car wreck report, understanding what details are included is important. In this article, we will review the pages and important details found in a car accident report.
Page One: General Details
The first page of an accident report mainly focuses on summarizing what happened in the accident. In this, you will find crash information. This is found at the top of the page, which includes the date, time, town, name of the intersection or nearest intersection, and GPS coordinates, which are longitudes and latitudes.
The next section is the crash factors and conditions. The officer at the scene will have ticked off some of the factors that contributed to the accident. This includes:
Another section is the witness information, which has the names and contact information of anyone who gave a witness report to the officer at the accident scene.
Page 2: Crash Diagram and Officer’s Narrative
The second page of the accident report provides more details about the incident. It focuses on the visual diagram and narrative of the collision.
Crash Diagram
At the top of page two, there is a space where the officer should draw an accurate picture of the accident. It includes:
It is important to ensure this diagram is close to or an actual representation of the accident scene as much as possible, as insurance companies will use this information when it comes to payouts.
Officer’s Narrative
This is a written account that describes how the accident occurred, according to the officer. The officer will use the observations made at the scene, like skid marks and vehicle damage, to come up with a series of events. They also use statements from drivers and witnesses and contributing factors noted like the driver’s behavior and weather conditions.
Page 3: Unit Information
Every vehicle in an accident is called a unit. Therefore, each vehicle will have its own page. The details in this section are:
Injury details and additional information: injuries sustained by drivers, how severe were the injuries, and safety equipment used like seatbelts and airbags. If one of the vehicles involved was a commercial vehicle, the details will be added.
Driver’s actions: any violations or laws broken by drivers like overspeeding, tailgating, and driving under the influence.
It is important to cross-check and ensure all the information added is accurate.
Page 4: Other Relevant Details
This page typically focuses on non-driver injury information that helps in understanding the full context of the accident, such as:
Conclusion
A car accident is a detailed report of the accident. By understanding the details captured in each section, you can ensure the correct and important details are entered as accurately as possible. This is very essential when it comes to insurance claims. Remember, a review can make a big difference in protecting your rights and getting fair compensation.
