| Time Critical Investigation -- Immediate |
| Interview insured driver.
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| Locate and interview witnesses.
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Visit site to photograph
and measure skid marks and debris location
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| Obtain police report and police photographs.
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| Time Critical Investigation -- As Soon As Possible |
| Interview claimants |
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Check the neighborhood
for unidentified witnesses. |
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Interview police officers
and other emergency provider personnel.
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| Alcohol use and impairment |
If alcohol or substance use suspected,
investigate activities of parties
prior to accident.
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OUNCES CONSUMED
(Beer ~ 12 oz. Wine Glass ~ 4 oz. 1 Shot ~ 1.5 oz)
DRIVER'S WEIGHT (Lbs)
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE IN BEVERAGE
(Beer ~ 4-4.5% Wine ~ 15-20% 1 Shot ~ 30-50%)
HOURS CONSUMING DRINKS
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| Estimate blood alcohol content
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Check laws on drinking
and driving. |
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| Additional Investigation |
Check possible vehicle defects
relating to safety. |
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Or consumer complaints
on the vehicles makes and models |
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Check weather at the time and location
of the accident. |
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Check location of the sun
or phase of the moon
at the time of the accident. |
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If road construction was underway,
identify those involved and interview them. |
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| Injuries and Damages |
Get release of information approval signed
and verify loss of earnings. |
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Obtain medical reports
and charts from all providers. |
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Evaluate claimants for temporary
and permanent disabilities,
as well as disfigurement. |
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