Insurance Information to Gather at the Scene of an Auto Accident

When you’re in a car accident, it’s easy to forget what information you need — you’re shaken up and rattled. But for your insurance company and that of any other people involved, carry a copy of the following list in your glove compartment so that you get all the information you need to protect yourself and expedite your insurance claim.



  • Date and time of accident



  • Accident location (take photos if you have a cellphone with a camera)



  • Name, address, phone number, and driver’s license number of the driver of the other vehicle



  • Injuries (for each person)



  • Name, address, and phone number of each witness



  • Police department responding, including phone number



  • Police case number



  • Police officer’s name



  • Tickets issued (if any)



  • Name, address, and phone number of each passenger in your vehicle



  • Name, address, and phone number of each passenger in the other vehicle



  • Name, address, phone number, and driver’s license number of the owner of the other vehicle (if different from driver)



  • The year, make, model, license plate number, and vehicle identification number (VIN) of the other vehicle



  • The insurance company, insurance agent (name and phone number), and policy number of the other vehicle’s driver



  • The insurance company, insurance agent (name and phone number), and policy number of the other vehicle’s owner (if different from driver)











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