The civil justice system in the UK is aimed at making the resolution of disputes quicker, cheaper and simpler by shortening time limits available for investigation and promoting earlier settlements.
In order for insurers to deal with claim speedily and effectively they and the appointed solicitors will rely on information contained within the accident report form. The purpose of the statement required on the previous page is to record details about the circumstances of the accident.
The Statement should be hand-written by the driver of the vehicle after he has read and understood the following notes:
(1) I/we authorise our insurance company and their appointed solicitor to deal with any claim on my/our behalf as they see fit. I/we undertake to provide whatever assistance I/we are able to give as may be required (2) I/we believe that the above statements are true to the best of my/our knowledge anhd belief. (3) I/we have read and understood the declarations above. (4) I/we understand that you may ask for information from other insurers to check the answers I/we have provided.