Identification of the Accident

• The release should state the date and location of the subject accident. This helps to specify exactly what the parties are settling.
  
  

Identification of Claims

• The release must state what claims (bodily injury, property damage, lost wages, etc.) the claimant is releasing in exchange for the settlement payment. While some auto accident settlement agreements are general releases of all claims, sometimes parties settle property damage and later litigate bodily injury claims.
  
  

Identification of the Parties

• The release should specifically identify the parties and their respective roles--which party is releasing a claim and which party is being released.
  
  

Identification of the Payment

• The release should specify how much money the potential defendant is paying in exchange for the release of claims.