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First, call any of the customer contact numbers of the company. |
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Provide your Certificate of Insurance number. |
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Request for help with towing/ambulance services (if required), and claim
formalities. |
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If your vehicle can be driven, take it to the dealer/garage of your choice. |
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Get a repair estimate, fill up the claim form and attach a copy of the RC Book
and license of the person driving. |
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Advise the dealer/garage to start the repairs after assessment by an
independent surveyor appointed on behalf of the insurance company |
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Pay for any non-accident related repairs, depreciation and a small deductible.
Insurance company should settle the rest (according to their conditions). |
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Sign the repairer's satisfaction voucher and drive off. |
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| In case of loss due to theft, arson, malicious damage, terrorism |
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File a FIR (First Information Report) at the nearest police station and obtain
a copy. |
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Call customer contact numbers of your insurance company for further guidance. |
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| In case of legal liability claims
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Assist the injured to the nearest hospital and inform his/her family. |
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Report the matter to the nearest police station and obtain a copy of the FIR. |
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Do not make or promise any compensation to any third party who may have been
involved in the accident. |
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Send any legal notice you receive to your insurance company unanswered. |
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Submit a claim form, attaching a copy of the RC Book and license of the person
driving. |
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Sign a "vakalatnama" authorising the insurance company to handle the case on
your behalf. |
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source: HDFC
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