Car Accident Checklist for Greater
Tampa Bay from Auto Accident Lawyer Dale Appell
Auto accidents bring about feelings of confusion
and panic. It's difficult to know what to do during the minutes
that follow a car accident, but the actions you take could
have a tremendous effect on how well you heal, how quickly
you are able to get your car fixed, and how much you will
receive from insurance companies. To help residents of Tampa,
Florida and surrounding areas be better prepared, Tampa
auto accident lawyer Dale Appell, P.A. recommends that
you print out and keep this questionnaire in your car, wallet,
purse, or another convenient location. That way, you'll have
a guide to follow when you need it most.
Auto Accident
Form
Information
from Other Driver(s)
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Address, City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________
Phone #: ____________________________________________________________________
E-mail address: _______________________________________________________________
Drivers License #:_____________________________________________________________
Auto tag number and state: _____________________________________________________
Year, color, make & model of car: _________________________________________________
Insurance Company: __________________________________________________________
Damage to vehicle: ___________________________________________________________
Passengers
& Witnesses
Name:______________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
Phone & E-mail:_______________________________________________________________
Name:______________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
Phone & E-mail:_______________________________________________________________
Name:______________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
Phone & E-mail:_______________________________________________________________
Police
Information
Were the police called? _________________________________________________________
Officer name(s) and badge number(s):_____________________________________________
Ticket(s) issued:_______________________________________________________________
Accident
Information
Date:_______________________________________________________________________
Time:_______________________________________________________________________
Location:____________________________________________________________________
Weather and other special road conditions:_________________________________________
Name of tow truck service:______________________________________________________
Describe any speeding, reckless driving,
alcohol, or drugs involved:______________________
Did anyone speed or fail to obey a traffic
signal or sign?_______________________________
Draw
the accident
On the back of this page or in the area
below, draw a diagram of the accident. Include location of
vehicles, traffic signals, traffic signs, road obstructions,
road construction, and the travel paths of the vehicles.
Make sure to go to the hospital directly
after your auto accident. Also, call your insurance company
to report an accident, but do not give a recorded statement
to anyone without having an auto accident lawyer present. If
you have questions, you can reach Tampa auto accident lawyer
Dale Appell, P.A. at (813) 877-DALE or (727) 866-DALE. |
