Chapter 3  (Advice for others)

Nilly. If you are fully comp your policy should state a solicitor service etc and they should be doing the running around not you. All you should provide is the evidence gleaned at the scene witnesses other driver and vehicle details together photos taken of both vehicles either by phone or camera in situ.road signs etc. You would be surprised what happens when they have left the scene with a little scratch and weeks later you get a claim for new wings , Bumpers and a respray.  :) Did he show you his driving licence ? if any police turned up get their details as they would have to do a report.You can also use your phone to record any admissions by the other party as to who caused the accident.These things happen so quickly and apart from the shock and vehicles getting moved away from point of impact etc it is best to get the scene on film asap. I am sure Sammy will look after you and hope your vehicle is repaired as soon as.  ;)  At the end of the day you can never have enough evidence you can always disregard that which is not required, however you can have too little and once the scene is cleared that evidence has gone forever.I am just adding this chapter nilly to help others.  :-[

Some further help I know it's from the UK but there are snippets of info

http://www.irwinmitchell.com/activities/guide-to-motor-insurance-policy-legal-claims