Am I required to report my car accident to the police?
Most people don’t know whether to report or not report their car accident. As per Ontario law, if the total damage caused to both cars in an accident exceeds 2000$ then you have to report the car accident to the police. However, if the damage is less than 2000$ then it is not a legal requirement to report the accident. But if the damage in the accident was more than 2000$ and you failed to report the accident, then you can be charged with leaving the crime scene. So unless you are absolutely sure that damages are less than 2000$, it is best to report the accident. In addition, there are a few more situations where you have to report your accident and they are as follows:
- If someone is injured in the car accident
- If a government vehicle was involved in the accident
- If the driver driving the car was uninsured
- If a pedestrian was injured in the car accident
- If any municipal/private property was damaged
Am I required to report my car accident to my insurance company?
Most people think that if the damages are less than 2000$ then it is also not required to report the accident to your insurance company. However, this is wrong as you have to report your car accident to your insurance company irrespective of the amount of damages.
What steps should be taken after a car accident?
- You should remain calm
- You should stay at the scene of the accident
- You should check and make sure that you or your passengers are not injured
- You should move your car to the side of the road
- You should also check the other car and make sure that driver and passengers are unharmed
- You should call helpline number 911 is anyone is injured/damages exceeds 2000$/driver appears under the influence of alcohol/drugs
Exchange insurance information with the other driver
Before you leave the car accident site, exchange the following information with the other driver:
- License number
- Name and contact information
- License plate number
- Insurance policy number
- Name of the insurance company
After taking these basic steps you should call our Muskoka falls car accident lawyer to file the appropriate claim.
If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)
