You must fully understand every term you are agreeing to. This document permanently ends your claim in exchange for the specified benefits. Carefully review the payment amount, timing, and any attached conditions like confidentiality or future conduct. Ensure all promises made during negotiations are explicitly written in the final document. If anything is unclear or missing, do not sign until it is corrected. Verbal assurances are not enforceable once you sign.

Secure the scene, call the police, and get a report filed—this is crucial documentation. Exchange information as you normally would, but also note the other driver’s lack of insurance. Collect witness contact details and take photos of the damage, license plates, and the scene. Do not accept cash or promises to pay from the at-fault driver. Immediately notify your own insurance company about the accident and state that the other party is uninsured. This starts the claims process under your relevant coverage.

You will need to provide your policy number, the date, time, and location of the incident, and a clear description of what occurred. Collect all relevant documents, including any police or incident reports, photographs of damage or injuries, receipts for immediate expenses, and contact information for everyone involved and any witnesses. Keep a dedicated file for all correspondence. The more organized and thorough your documentation, the smoother the claims process will be.