Nevada is not a no-fault state. In Nevada, the person responsible for causing a traffic accident pays for the damages.
Under Nevada law, minor fender-benders or accidents that do not cause any physical harm or damage to the vehicles do not need to be reported. Only crashes that cause injury or death to someone or that cause property damage exceeding $750 involve such a requirement.
Information to Include When Writing a Car Wreck Report The Other Driver's Identity. The Time and Location of the Collision. Vehicle Information. Insurance Details. Eye-Witness Information. An Explanation of How the Collision Occurred. Seek Medical Attention. Document the Accident Scene.
Insurance companies have varied timeline requirements for reporting an accident. Some companies may request to be notified within 24 hours, while other companies may give you a few days. Your car insurance company may have its own protocols for claims filing, too.
If law enforcement did not investigate the accident at the scene, you must file a Report of Accident Form (SR-1) with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days. You can download the SR-1 form from the Nevada DMV website or pick it up at a local DMV office.
Filing an Crash (Accident) Report You are required by the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law to file an crash (accident) report if you are involved in any crash 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.