• Immediately obtain as much information as possible about how the accident occurred.
  
  
• If the accident is your driver's fault, they should never admit responsibility at the scene. Your driver will be asked for his version of what happened in the accident. If there is a difference of opinion with the other party, the claims adjuster will determine liability.
  
  
• If there are any witnesses, always ask for their names and phone numbers. Their statements could be a deciding factor in a questionable accident.
  
  
• Always report the accident to the police!
  
  
• Always obtain a copy of the police report for insurance purposes. Your claim will not be adjusted without it.

Once you've gathered the details of the accident, including any injuries, call our office to report the loss. Our Claims Manager will take your information and set up a claim in our office. We will then forward this information to the insurance company which handles your automobile coverage. Depending on the circumstances, we may assign an appraiser in your area to assess the damage to your vehicle, and/or the other party's vehicle. We will communicate with you to explain what to expect, and let you know when the insurance claims adjuster will contact you.

Once your claim has been reported to the insurance claims adjuster, be sure to call our office if you experience any problems, or if you have a question and the insurance claims adjuster is not available.

If your driver is involved in an accident which is not his fault, it is important to have him contact the police, obtain a copy of the police report and contact the insurer for the at fault party. Please contact us if you have difficulty in locating the insurance company, and we will assist you in locating a phone number for their claims department. In addition, we can help you in the event you experience problems in dealing with the other insurance company.

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