This code sheet is used to decipher the motor vehicle accident report from the state of New Jersey. These codes are used to represent all circumstances of a traffic incident. Codes detail location, roadway type and surface condition, environmental conditions, traffic control, pre-accident actions, type of accident, safety equipment used, vehicle type, vehicle damage, physical complaints and injuries of driver/pedestrian, physical status, contributing circumstances and county hospitals. It includes crash diagrams and samples of cargo vehicle types.
A Long Form report (HSMV 90010S) in its entirety must include a Narrative/Diagram when the following criteria are met:
- Resulted in death of, personal injury to, or any indication of complaints of pain or discomfort by any of the
parties or passengers involved in the crash;
- Leaving the scene involving damage to attended vehicles or property (F.S. 316.061(1));
- Driving while under the influence (F.S. 316.193);
- Rendered a vehicle inoperable to a degree that required a wrecker to remove it from the scene of the crash; or
- Involved a commercial motor vehicle. The Short Form (HSMV 90010S) designation is used to report other types of traffic crashes.
The non-waiver agreement is signed by the policyholder; its purpose is to protect the insurer. Insurer reserves all of its rights under the policy to investigate and defend a claim without admission of any liability for loss.
A loss report form filled out by insureds and/or agents when reporting an automobile accident. Includes information on occupants, injuries, damages, accident description and witnesses.