This article is about the correct way to fill the Traffic accident Report form in the event of a road accident. You might find it useful to print and keep with you in the car.
Firstly, we need to know that the Spanish insurance accident report form is the standard form, folded in two, with a blue outer cover that says ...
Don’t get upset.
Be polite
Keep calm.
Good advice, which is printed on the cover of the standard Spanish Traffic Accident Report form.
We all hope it never happens, but when it does, in the heat of the moment, it can be difficult to know how to deal with the insurance accident report form, particularly if you have the other party loosing his cool in your left ear!
Before we start, remember that if anyone is hurt, or if you are in any doubt whatsoever, call the police on 112.
Get your car out of the way of other traffic.
Put up warning triangles.
Firstly, we need to know that the Spanish insurance accident report form is the standard form, folded in two, with a blue outer cover that says Parte Europea de Accidente, that your insurance company gave you to carry with you at all times in the car. When you open it, it says at the top Declaración Amistosa De Accidente, which means that it is a friendly agreement about the accident. This in turn means that you both fill in the form together, sign it and keep copies, because you all agree on the basic details. The paper is pressure sensitive copy paper, so when you write on it, you are making a copy on the sheet below.
If you are not in agreement, you can still use the same form, but you simply fill out your copy with the details as you see them. The other party will not be expected to sign it. You need to put the words Parte Con Contrario at the top and at the bottom in section 14.
Let’s assume this is a friendly accident (!!). First decide who is Vehículo A and who is Vehículo B, as the details of each car will go in one or the other column. It does not matter who is who. Being A or B does not imply any form of responsibility for the accident.
The Form is divided into sections.
You must fill in both columns, one for each car, even if the other driver is not in agreement with your version of events.
Here you fill some basic, but nevertheless important information.
You must fill in both columns, one for each car, even if the other driver is not in agreement with your version of events.
You put a X in any box which applies. One side is for car A and the other for car B
At the end, you should put a number to indicate how many boxes have a cross in them for each column. Now, if both have signed, one takes one copy, and the other takes the other. Make sure you have got all your documents back and have returned the other driver's documents, and say goodbye.
At home, you can take your time to fill out the reverse side, if need be. If the police came, they should have already filled part of this side with their details. This side is mostly for the insurers to fill, so it is usually better to go into the insurers office. They will help you get it right. Finally, make sure your insurer gets your copy as soon as possible. If the other party is not willing to make a “friendly” declaration, then fill out all the details the same. The other must provide you with their documents, license, insurance policy details, as a matter of law. If you encounter any problems at all, call the police straight away. The longer you hesitate, the worse it can get. Normally though, most people just want to get on with it and carry on with their lives. If there are more than 2 cars involved, then you will need to fill one Accident Report with each vehicle involved. I hope this is useful, but on the other hand I also hope you never need it.
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