Motor Insurance Claims
What to do in the Case of a Motor Vehicle Accident Download the Motor Claim form. Access the certified motor repair garages
Instructions which should be followed carefully in the event of an accident:
DO NOT: - Do not state that the accident was your fault
- Do not blame the other party
- Do not argue - keep calm
- Except in the case of a front-to-rear (bumper to bumper) collision, do not move the vehicles until the Local Wardens have taken details
DO: - Always keep a front-to-rear collision form in your vehicle
- Except in the case of a front-to-rear collision, call the Local Wardens (on 21320202) to the scene of an accident without moving the vehicles involved
- If you have a camera with you, take photographs of the collision
- Keep a note of the following details of the Third Party (the other person/people involved in the accident):
- Name, address and telephone number
- Vehicle registration number
- Insurer, type of cover and policy number
- Keep a note of names and addresses of witnesses including passengers
- Draw a rough sketch of the accident noting measurements as well as:
- Weather conditions
- Road marks and traffic signs, brake or skid marks
- Lighting of both cars
- Advise us of the accident on the same day it occurs. If it occurs on a weekend, advise us first thing on Monday morning.
The Atlas Motor Claims form is available from the list of downloadable items on the left.
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