Motor Vehicle Accidents > Checklist for Motor Vehicle Accidents > Checklist If Your Car or Other Property Is Damaged in a Motor Vehicle Accident
Back to top

Checklist If Your Car or Other Property Is Damaged in a Motor Vehicle Accident

  • Was your car damaged in the accident?
  • Was any other property damaged in the accident?
  • Was your car comprehensively insured?
  • Describe how the accident happened?
  • What is the name and address of the person driving the other car?
  • Who was driving your car when it was damaged? (Give the person’s name and address)
  • If your car was damaged in the accident, have you got quotations from a panel beater or garage?
  • What will it cost you to repair your car (or anything else that was damaged)?
  • Can you bring your claim in the Small Claims Court?
  • Have you been to see an attorney if you can’t bring your claim in the Small Claims Court?
  • Have you applied for legal aid if you need to use an attorney?