How to Handle a Car Accident in El Esparragal: Downloadable Declaración Amistosa Template

If you have been involved in a traffic accident in El Esparragal, the most important step to ensure your insurance claim is processed correctly is the Declaración Amistosa de Accidente (often referred to simply as "el parte"). This document is a standardized form used across Spain to provide insurance companies with a clear, signed account of how the accident occurred. By using this template, you ensure that all necessary details are captured, preventing future disputes with insurance adjusters.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in El Esparragal

Once both parties have signed the document, follow these steps:

• Do not modify it: Once signed, do not alter any information. If you make a mistake, start a new form.
• Submission: You do not submit this to the local police (unless there are injuries or a crime). You must submit your copy to your own insurance company. Most Spanish insurers now have mobile apps where you can upload a photo of the signed document, or you can email it to your agent.
• Local Assistance: If the accident occurred in a high-traffic area of El Esparragal and the vehicles are obstructing the road, contact the local police (Policía Local) to assist with traffic flow. However, the Parte Amistoso is a private agreement between drivers and does not require police intervention if there are no injuries.
• Timeframe: You are legally required to notify your insurance company of the accident within 7 days.

DECLARACIÓN AMISTOSA DE ACCIDENTE / JOINT ACCIDENT REPORT

1. FECHA Y HORA / DATE AND TIME: ____________________

2. LUGAR (El Esparragal, Murcia) / LOCATION: ____________________

3. VEHÍCULO A / VEHICLE A:
Nombre/Name: ____________________ | DNI/NIE: ____________________
Marca/Make: ____________________ | Matrícula/Plate: ____________________
Seguro/Insurance: ____________________ | Póliza/Policy No: ____________________

4. VEHÍCULO B / VEHICLE B:
Nombre/Name: ____________________ | DNI/NIE: ____________________
Marca/Make: ____________________ | Matrícula/Plate: ____________________
Seguro/Insurance: ____________________ | Póliza/Policy No: ____________________

5. CIRCUNSTANCIAS / CIRCUMSTANCES: (Marcar con una X / Mark with X):
[ ] Estacionado / Parked
[ ] Salía de un estacionamiento / Leaving a parking spot
[ ] Girando a la derecha/izquierda / Turning right/left
[ ] Alcance trasero / Rear-ended

6. CROQUIS DEL ACCIDENTE / SKETCH OF THE ACCIDENT:
(Dibujar posición de los vehículos / Draw position of vehicles):
[____________________________________________________]

7. FIRMAS / SIGNATURES:
Firma Conductor A: ____________________
Firma Conductor B: ____________________

Additional documentation required

To support your claim, your insurance provider in Spain will typically request the following:

• Photographs of the damage to both vehicles (take these from multiple angles).
• Photographs of the surrounding area, including traffic signs or road markings that may have contributed to the accident.
• Contact details of any independent witnesses, if available.
• A copy of your driver's license and the vehicle’s Permiso de Circulación.

Expert Tip: Always keep a physical copy of the Declaración Amistosa in your glove compartment. In Spain, insurance companies prioritize this document over almost any other evidence because it represents a voluntary admission of the facts by both parties. If the other driver refuses to sign or becomes aggressive, do not force the issue—simply call the Guardia Civil or Policía Local to file an official police report (atestado) instead.