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Columbus Auto Body Accident Checklist

Accidents are never a pleasant experience, but unfortunately, they do sometimes happen.  If you do happen to be involved in an accident, make sure you have the following information handy.  Surely it will prove helpful to you. Click here for the printable version.

At the scene of the accident:

1. Stop the car  and do not remove your vehicle from the spot where the impact happened.

(a) Direct all other traffic around the accident scene.
(b) Check to make sure all other passengers are ok and safe.
(c) Help any injured people but be cautious not to move them, unless its absolutely necessary.
(d) Call the police and any other services that may be needed, such as an ambulance.

2. Get the names, addresses, and license numbers of all drivers involved.

 ___________________________
^Name
 ___________________________
^Address
 ___________________________
^{License Number}
 ___________________________
^{Daytime Phone Number}
 ___________________________
^{Nighttime Phone Number}
 ___________________________
^{Owner of vehicle name (If different from above)}

3. Get description of all vehicles involved, plate numbers, and description of damage.

___________________________
^{License Plate Number}
___________________________
^{Year, Make, & Model}
 ___________________________
^{Description of Damage}
 

4. Get all insurance information.

 ___________________________
^{Insurance Company}
 ___________________________
^{Policy Number and Expiration Date}
 

5. Get names, addresses, and phone numbers of witnesses.  (Not passengers involved)

 ___________________________
^Name
 ___________________________
^Address
 ___________________________
^{Phone Numbers (Daytime &  Nighttime}

6. Get the Police Officers Information

 ___________________________
^Department
 ___________________________
^{Officer's Name}
 ___________________________
^{Badge Number}
 ___________________________
^{Officer's Name}
 ___________________________
^{Badge Number}
 

7. Accident Information

 ___________________________
^{Date and time accident occurred}
 ___________________________
^{Location (nearest intersection)}
 ___________________________
^{Number of vehicles involved}
 ___________________________
^Weather
 ___________________________
^{Road condition}
 ___________________________
^Damage
 ___________________________
^{Approximate speed of other vehicles involved.}

Columbus Auto Body Inc.
6 Honiss Street
Bellville, NJ 07109
(973)751-3344