ACCIDENT REPORTING FORMS & SKETCHES
keep a copy of these printed sheets in your motorhome

Last Updated:
February, 2012

Your motorhome insurers may already include a copy of the European Accident Statement (self carboned two page) for both parties to complete in english the event of an accident ...

... but what if the other driver does not understand english and is reluctant to complete a form in a "foreign language" ?

In association with ClaimMS GmbH, subscribers can print multilingual versions of an Accident Report that is designed to help with any language barriers following an accident - particularly when abroad.

Printed as single A4 sheets, you can create your own custom set.

Printed two sheets per A3 page creates a handy report form that both parties can complete side-by-side in their own languages.

Example: English + Dutch Accident Report Sheets

When safe to do so, take photographs and/or movies of:

• the accident scene and vehicles involved.

• both drivers' licenses and insurance documents.

• any witnesses' vehicles (saves writing down particulars)

• the approaches to the accident scene if appropriate.

Don't leave the scene of an accident until you are fully aware of what has occurred and you have spoken with the other driver and local police.

Both parties may sketch the accident on their respective Accident Report Form, even though both drivers may be at a loss for words.

Always remember not to admit any liability and only sign the Accident Report Form when you are sure that you understand the situation. This document is a way to ensure that the correct information has been exchanged between those who are involved in the accident.

Any claim will difficult if you are involved in an accident with a driver from abroad - even in the UK. You may even come into conflict with the other party due to communication misunderstandings.

Each downloadable/printable Accident Report Form contains an English Accident Report A4 sheet and another A4 sheet in the foreign language of your choice with identical contents for each party to complete in their own language - even if they cannot commumicate with other.

The Accident Report forms will help to assert your claim as you can record all relevant data and the other party has an appropriate document for their insurance, where they can fill in all neccessary information in their language.

In the case of an accident:

• Fill in your details as Vehicle A on both forms in english. *

• Ask the other party to fill Vehicle B on both forms in their language. *

• Both parties should ideally sign both forms in the spaces provided.

• You retain the english language form for your insurers, the other party their language form.

On completion two PDF Reports are created which may be saved to your computer, emailed and printed as required ... more