Download the European Accident Statement Template for Godella (Word/PDF)

Navigating a car accident in Spain can be stressful, especially when it comes to dealing with insurance companies. If you have been involved in a minor traffic collision in Godella, having a properly filled-out "Declaración Amistosa de Accidente" (commonly known as the parte amistoso or European Accident Statement) is the single most important step to ensure your insurance claim is processed quickly and fairly. This standardized document is recognized by all insurance companies across Europe and serves as the official joint narrative of how the accident occurred.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Godella

Once both drivers have filled out and signed the accident statement, you do not need to take it to the local Godella town hall (Ayuntamiento) unless municipal property was damaged. Instead, you must follow these steps:

• Timeframe: You are legally required to notify your insurance company of the accident within a maximum of 7 days from the date of the incident.
• Submission Method: Most Spanish insurers allow you to upload a clear photo or PDF of the signed document via their mobile app or customer web portal. You can also email it directly to your insurance broker or agent.
• In-person local assistance: If you have local insurance offices in Godella or the greater Valencia metropolitan area, you can hand-deliver the physical copy, though digital submission is currently the fastest method.
• Police involvement: If the other driver refused to sign, was aggressive, or if there were injuries, you should have called the Local Police of Godella (Policía Local) to file an official police report (atestado), which must be attached to your insurance claim.

DECLARACIÓN AMISTOSA DE ACCIDENTE / EUROPEAN ACCIDENT STATEMENT (BILINGUAL TEMPLATE & GUIDE)

Note: This is a guide on how to complete the official Spanish "Parte Amistoso". While you should ideally use the physical duplicate booklet provided by your insurer, this bilingual breakdown ensures you fill out every section correctly.

1. Fecha del accidente / Date of accident: [DD/MM/AAAA] - Hora / Time: [HH:MM]

2. Localización / Location: [Street name, number or kilometer, City: Godella, Province: Valencia]

3. Heridos / Injured: Sí [ ] No [X]

4. Daños materiales a otros vehículos / Material damage to other vehicles: Sí [ ] No [X]

5. Testigos / Witnesses: [Name, address, and phone number of any witnesses, or write "None / Ninguno"]

6. Tomador del seguro / Insured Policyholder (Vehículo A / Vehicle A):
Apellidos / Surname: ___________________ Nombre / First Name: ___________________
Dirección / Address: ___________________ Teléfono / Phone: ___________________

7. Vehículo / Vehicle (Vehículo A):
Marca / Make: ___________________ Modelo / Model: ___________________ Matrícula / License Plate: ___________________

8. Aseguradora / Insurance Company (Vehículo A):
Nombre de la compañía / Company Name: ___________________ Póliza nº / Policy No: ___________________

12. Circunstancias (Marcar con una X las casillas aplicables del 1 al 17) / Circumstances (Check applicable boxes 1 to 17):
Example: [X] Estacionando / Parking | [X] Saliendo de un estacionamiento / Leaving a parking spot

13. Croquis del accidente / Accident Sketch:
Draw a clear diagram showing the layout of the roads, direction of vehicles (indicated by arrows A and B), traffic signs, and point of impact.

14. Observaciones / Observations:
[Any additional relevant comments, e.g., "El vehículo B no respetó la señal de ceda el paso" / "Vehicle B failed to yield"]

15. Firmas de ambos conductores / Signatures of both drivers:
Firma Vehículo A / Driver A Signature: ___________________      Firma Vehículo B / Driver B Signature: ___________________

Additional documentation required

To successfully process your claim alongside the European Accident Statement in Godella, your insurance provider will typically request the following supporting documents:

• A copy of your valid Spanish driving license (Permiso de Conducir).
• A copy of the vehicle's technical inspection sheet (ITV) and circulation permit (Permiso de Circulación).
• Proof of valid compulsory car insurance (Recibo del seguro).
• Photographs of the damage sustained by both vehicles, preferably taken at the accident scene in Godella before the vehicles were moved.
• If the local police intervened, the reference number of the police report (atestado policial).

As an expert tip, never admit liability verbally at the scene of the accident. Simply record the objective facts on the accident statement, take clear photographs, and let the respective insurance companies in Spain determine liability based on the evidence provided in the signed form.