A completed MV-104 Form can be submitted to the DMV online, mailed in, or dropped off in person.
If you can't, you must contact your insurer within a 'reasonable' time limit. Insurer time limits vary, so check your policy book for information. It's usually within 48 hours of the accident, even if you aren't planning to make a claim and if you wait for longer, you risk invalidating your claim.
NB: A report must be received within 10 days of the incident. For accidents resulting in the over-seven-day incapacitation of a worker, you must notify the enforcing authority within 15 days of the incident, using the appropriate online form.
Accident report forms should include fields for names and contact information of the individuals and witnesses involved, the type of accident, the date and time the accident occurred, the location of the accident, a detailed description of the accident, and room for any additional comments.
If you don't stop at the scene or report an incident you could be committing an offence and be charged. The penalties include: a fine. up to six months in prison.
There are five key details of accidents legally required: Full name, address and occupation of the injured person (a) Date and time of the accident (b) Location of the accident (c) Cause and nature of the injury (d) Name, address and occupation of the person giving the notice, if other than the injured person (e).
INTRODUCTION (3-5 sentences) Write briefly about the accident, time and date of the accident and casualties. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCIDENT (6-7 sentences) Describe exactly how the accident happened. ACTION TAKEN (4-5 sentences) ... RECOMMENDATIONS ( 4-5 bullet points) ... CONCLUSION (2-3 sentences)
Note the time, date, and location of the incident on the form. Include your full name and ID number, as well. Write a first person narrative explaining what happened at the scene, be honest, clear, and concise as you go. Then, proofread your incident report and revise any mistakes before submitting it.
Accident report forms should include fields for names and contact information of the individuals and witnesses involved, the type of accident, the date and time the accident occurred, the location of the accident, a detailed description of the accident, and room for any additional comments.
These guidelines will help you craft an effective, thorough, and accurate report that helps keep your workplace safe. Be Prompt. The first and arguably most important thing to remember is to report the incident immediately. Be Clear and Accurate. Be Thorough. Be Sensitive to Privacy. Be Objective.