Do all accidents need to be reported?

Generally, you are obligated to complete an incident report form for every incident however minor, and keep a record of every workplace accident (called a ‘Register of Injuries’ in NSW). At a minimum, this must be available at all times, and each report should contain the following information: Name of injured worker/s.

How long after a crash can you claim on insurance?

Claims for compensation following a car accident can be made up to three years after the accident occurred, or up to three years after you discovered your injuries were linked to the accident – whichever is later.

When do you do not need to report an accident?

■the condition of the site or premises where the accident happened. If none of these factors are relevant to the incident, it is likely that a report will not be required. See www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/do-i-need-to-report.htm for examples of incidents that do and do not have to be reported. Types of reportable injury Deaths

When to report a work-related death or injury?

■it results in an injury of a type which is reportable(as listed under ‘Types of reportable injuries’). When deciding if the accident that led to the death or injury is work-related, the key issues to consider are whether the accident was related to: ■the way the work was organised, carried out or supervised;

What does reporting accidents and incidents at work mean?

Health and Safety Executive Reporting accidents and incidents at work A brief guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) What is RIDDOR? RIDDOR is the law that requires employers, and other people in control of work premises, to report and keep records of:

What should I do if I fail to stop after an accident?

If there is a genuine threat to your safety that will be a defence to failing to stop after an accident. You should report the accident to the police straight away by going to a police station or speaking to a police officer. A phone call is not enough.

What happens if I don’t report my car accident?

Not only could the driver of the other car lay all the blame on you for the accident, he could report the fender-bender to his auto insurance company, claiming you left the scene after hitting him.

When to avoid reporting an accident to the insurance company?

The only time it might be reasonable to avoid reporting an accident to the insurance company is if the accident happens in your vehicle, on your property, no injuries are involved, and the only damage is to property that you own.

When to report an accident to the police?

At the accident scene, or immediately after, you might believe that you were not injured. You may also have said as much to the other driver. However, many injuries do not become apparent until days or weeks following the accident.

When do minor car accidents need to be reported?

These accidents can happen in parking lots when cars are backing out from parking spaces, or when driving at an intersection as you’re trying to stop for a red light. Maybe you misjudged your stopping distance and “bumped” the rear bumper of the car ahead of you. Frequently these accidents do not cause any injuries to the drivers or passengers.