What to Do if You are Involved in a Motor Vehicle Collision
A minor motor vehicle collision can be a traumatic event. The following are some helpful tips about what to do if you are involved in a collision:
Information You Will Need
At the collision scene obtain all information related to the collision from the other party or parties involved in the collision including:
- Name, address and phone number of all drivers (ask to see their driver’s licences);
- Name, address and phone number of the owners of the vehicle(s) if different from the drivers;
- The licence plate number and vehicle identification number of each of the vehicles, along with their make, model and colour;
- The name of the insurance companies and policy numbers for each of the other vehicles involved.
