What to do if you have been involved in an accident

What To Do If You Have Been Involved In An Accident

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

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

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.