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Sunday, April 19, 2009

How to File a Trucking Insurance Claim

Posted by patrick

By Steve Turner

The reason that we have Trucking Insurance coverage is for protection in situations of accidents and truck or personal damages. It is important for drivers to understand the process on how to file a claim and also what to do at the scene of an accident.

Filing a claim is really simply actually. Drivers just need to call the insurance company or fill out the claim form, and then an insurance adjuster will be sent to evaluate the damages. After the claim is processed by the insurance provider payment is made to repair damages or medical bills paid.

Despite the claim process already being a simple process there are some things that drivers can do to help it move along even quicker. Following an accident, drivers should collect the following information: their story, the story of the other drivers involved, the police report, accounts of any eyewitnesses, and physical damage at the scene of accident.

Emergency services such as 911 should be called if there are any medical needs requiring their services. If you have received any training for performing medical services help those in need at the scene.

You should make sure and get the personal information from the other driver involved in the accident. You will need their name, phone number, license plate number and insurance information. Most of these details can be found on their insurance card.

The truck driver should call their insurance agent as soon as they can. The agent will be able to inform the driver what steps need to be taken next to help things move along smoothly. Information can also be given about the types of coverage that will be used in processing the claim.

An insurance adjuster will be contacted for an appointment to evaluate the cost of the damages or losses that have resulted in the accident. After this payment will be made to complete repairs or replace equipment.

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