Evidence to take from the scene of an accident
Ebony Barker • August 12, 2024
Following an accident, you may need to make an insurance claim and/or determine liability. There are a few things you can do at the scene of the accident to make this process easier.
- Vehicle information – Make sure to note the registration, make and model of all vehicles involved.
- Driver and witness information – You should take the details of any drivers and witnesses. Impartial witness statements will be extremely helpful when it comes to confirming who was at fault for causing the collision. If the driver(s) is not the registered owner of the vehicle involved, we recommend also taking the details of the owner where possible.
- Insurance information – At the very least, we recommend taking the insurance provider and policy number for all drivers/ vehicles involved. If any parties involved do not have valid insurance, this should be reported to the police.
- Accident information – You should note the exact date and time of the accident, along with the road and weather conditions. Weather conditions will be a major point for an insurer when it comes to determining fault.
- Images and videos – Photo and video evidence could be extremely helpful when it comes to determining liability of the accident. You should take images and videos of the damage to any vehicles involved, as long as it is safe to do so. Taking photos and videos of the surrounding environment, such as traffic and road markings is also important. If you have valid dash cam footage, it may be worth providing this to your insurer as well.
If you’ve been involved in an accident, we recommend calling CARS before your insurance company, to ensure you receive credible and non-biased advice.
For many years, CARS of Grimsby has supported motorists with trusted accident repair and vehicle care services. As a family owned and run business, we have always believed that great service comes down to doing the job to the best of our ability, communicating honestly and treating every customer as an individual. Those values have helped us build strong relationships with motorists, insurers and businesses, and they remain just as important to us today. Now, we are preparing to begin an exciting new chapter. Decades of Accident Repair Experience in Grimsby CARS of Grimsby is best known as an established and multi-award-winning accident repair centre, helping customers get back on the road following everything from minor bumps to more significant damage. That work has given our team a detailed and thorough understanding of vehicles and their condition. When you spend years repairing bodywork, checking panel alignment and assessing previous damage, you learn to notice the details that may not always be obvious at first glance. You also learn how important quality, safety and honesty are to motorists. Our team has developed this knowledge through experience, ongoing training and working with a wide range of vehicles over many years. It is experience we are proud of, and it will remain at the heart of the next chapter of CARS of Grimsby.
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