When to Report a Traffic Accident?

File a report
You are required by the NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law to file an accident report if you are involved in any accident where there is damage to the property of one individual (including yourself) that is more than $1,000. The report must be filed within 10 days.

When should an accident be reported?

You must report as soon as possible and within 24 hours, unless there are exceptional circumstances. It is an offence if you do not. If someone is killed or injured as a result of the accident, you should get legal advice​ before making a statement to the police.

When should you report a road traffic accident?

When you must report accidents to the police

Death or injury – If someone was killed or injured in the accident, you must report it to the police as soon as reasonably practicable, and within 24 hours at the latest, unless you can't report it because you've been injured yourself.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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