Table of Contents
Immediately After the Collision: #
- Remain on the scene and call to obtain assistance from the Police and/or medical services
- Obtain and document as much information as possible
- Names (Other driver and witnesses if possible)
- Phone Numbers
- Driver’s Licence
- Pictures of the vehicles and the scene, before the vehicles are moved
- Note the date, time, and weather
The Other Party Fled the Scene…What do I do? #
- Call the Police and provide them with as much information as possible
- Provide a written statement to ICBC, including all the information listed above that you have
- Advertise for witnesses (posters near the scene, post on social media, or newspaper advertisements)
- Keep a record of your efforts to find the other driver
- DO NOT CHASE AFTER THEM – You could endanger yourself or others
Injured? #
- See your doctor as soon as possible after the accident, and when any new symptom arises after the accident
- Continue to see your doctor regularly and report all symptoms
- Take pictures of your bruising and other injuries
- Keep a personal log of all your symptoms
- Follow the advice of your health care practitioners
- Keep all receipts for out-of-pocket medical and travel expenses
- If you miss work due to your injuries, you should
- apply for any short-term disability coverage you may have at work, or
- make an Employment Insurance claim
- DO NOT settle your claim without speaking to one of our experienced personal injury lawyers first
- If you wait too long, your claim may be barred by the passage of time. It is best to get legal advise early.
