Designing the Perfect Auto Accident Intake Form

Motor vehicle accidents are the most common type of personal injury case, and the intake form for these matters needs to capture specific details that other practice areas do not require. A well-designed auto accident intake form gathers everything your attorneys need for initial case evaluation while the details are still fresh in the client's mind.

Key Sections for Auto Accident Intake

Your form should include sections for accident details covering date, time, location, weather and road conditions, and a description of how the collision occurred. Vehicle information for all parties involved including make, model, year, and insurance details. Injury details including the nature and severity of injuries, hospital or emergency room visits, and current treatment providers. Witness information with names, phone numbers, and a brief description of what they saw. Police report information including the report number and responding agency. And insurance information for both the client's coverage and the at-fault party's policy.

Consider including a field for photo uploads so clients can submit photos of vehicle damage, the accident scene, and visible injuries at the time of intake. A diagram or map tool where clients can mark the accident location and direction of travel can be extremely helpful for case evaluation. The more information you collect upfront, the faster your team can begin building the case.