How to Fill In an Amicable Accident Report

Have you ever had to fill in an amicable accident report? We know that one of the most stressful moments for drivers comes after a minor accident, when they have to deal with the paperwork. Even if the other driver has admitted fault, it is essential to have all the contact details of the other vehicle and to record them in the right place so that the insurance companies can reach an agreement.

The Guardia Civil has published on its social media profiles the perfect ‘cheat sheet’ for filling in an amicable accident report. Take note, because you never know what might happen. The amicable accident report is the easiest way to declare an accident involving several vehicles. This procedure must be completed whenever there is another party involved, even if the damage is minor.

How to Fill In an Amicable Accident Report

Everyone knows it as the amicable report, but its official name is Amicable Accident Claim Form or European Accident Statement. This form is a document in which both parties state what happened, the damage suffered by both vehicles and the personal details of the drivers. This makes it easier for insurance companies to determine who is at fault and to compensate the costs arising from the accident.

There is an official, standardised amicable accident report form for almost all European Union countries, with the only difference that in each country it is written in its official language. This uniformity means that if we have an accident in any EU country, the procedures are easier. The Guardia Civil has published on its Twitter account some tips for filling in the amicable report.

🚘 Have you been in a road accident with no personal injuries and are unsure how to fill in the report?

This infographic will help you. It is important that both drivers sign the report 📄🖊

➕ 👉 https://t.co/aSSlMTgAj3 pic.twitter.com/p9giwM7uYC

— Guardia Civil 🇪🇸 (@guardiacivil) May 30, 2021

In addition, the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) has provided five tips for correctly filling in an amicable accident report:

• • Write clearly and in capital letters.
  • In the central part, identify the vehicles with A and B.
  • Draw a diagram identifying the vehicles with letters.
  • Send photographs of the damage to the insurance company.
  • Both drivers must sign the document.
  • If there is any disagreement, it is better not to sign and to call the police.