A road traffic accident is unpleasant in itself, regardless of its severity. It becomes even more unpleasant when the insurance company refuses to pay due to the fact that the accident documents were executed incorrectly or incompletely. Moreover, in this situation it does not matter at all who exactly executed the documents - motorists or traffic police officers. In order to avoid debate with insurers, know how to properly register an accident.
Instructions
Step 1
Remember - when registering an accident, the consent of both parties to the perpetrators of the accident is required. Everyone who took part in an accident must agree on what caused the accident. In an accident, one must admit that it is he who is the culprit of the accident.
Step 2
But it is also possible that a person admits guilt at the scene of the accident, but later refuses his testimony. In order to avoid this problem, it is necessary to fix the testimony in writing; you can use a regular sheet of paper. It is also necessary that this testimony be signed.
Step 3
With further investigation of the cause of the accident and its culprits, the testimony of the drivers is not always sufficient. In order for the circumstances of the case to be recorded, witnesses are needed. Take care of this at the scene of the accident. The more detailed you record the testimony of witnesses, the easier it will be in the future to restore the picture of what happened. Be sure to write down their coordinates.
Step 4
When drawing up a road accident diagram, it is necessary to take measurements. What should you do if you don't have a tape measure at hand? An object from a car is suitable for this. You can measure everything in a row, be it a towing cable, any rope, a piece of wire. If you used one of these options, then take a photo of the work done - this will help you in the future in court.
Step 5
When drawing up a diagram, you need to indicate not only the place where the accident occurred, but also all nearby landmarks, especially if the accident occurred outside the city. You also need to indicate the nearest buildings, the kilometer of the road, the name of the street on which you are located.
Step 6
Pay attention to the length of the braking distance and the placement of vehicles on the road. The driver's signature is required in the scheme.
