Download the Free Indiana Driver's Accident Guide PDF
Nobody plans for a collision, which is exactly why the minutes after one feel so confusing. To help, Conn's Collision has put together a free printable resource for Indiana drivers: The Indiana Driver's Accident Guide, a six-page PDF you can keep in your glovebox or save to your phone.
Download the Indiana Driver's Accident Guide (PDF)
What's inside the guide
The guide is written in plain language and organized so you can find what you need in a hurry.
- Immediately after an accident. A safety-first checklist, a list of the information to exchange with the other driver, and the photos worth taking before anyone leaves the scene.
- Understanding the insurance process. How claims are filed today, what to have ready when you call, and short definitions of the terms adjusters use, including deductible, out-of-pocket cost, estimate, supplement, betterment, and the difference between OEM, aftermarket, and LKQ parts.
- Knowing your rights. A reminder that Indiana drivers choose their own repair facility, six questions to ask any auto body shop before authorizing work, and why repair costs and timelines sometimes change once a vehicle is disassembled.
- Accident checklist and resources. A one-page checklist to tick off from the roadside through pickup day.
Why keep a copy in your vehicle
Most of the mistakes people make after a crash, like admitting fault at the scene, skipping photos, or assuming the insurer picks the shop, happen because nobody had a checklist in front of them. Print the guide and tuck it behind your registration, or save the PDF to your phone so it is there when you need it.
Questions about your repair?
The guide is an educational resource, not legal or insurance advice, and every claim is a little different. If you have a question about your own situation, call Conn's Collision at (765) 584-4515 or stop by 401 Symmes Center Dr. in Winchester. Estimates are always free, mobile estimates are available, and no appointment is necessary.