The Alberta Accident Checklist

The exact steps to take after a crash in Alberta to protect your health and your claim, so you recover the maximum compensation you're owed.

• Get to safety and call 911 if anyone is injured. Report the collision to police.
• Photograph everything: vehicles, damage, plates, the scene, road and weather.
• Exchange details: names, licence, registration, and insurance of every driver.
• Get witness names and numbers before anyone leaves.
• See a doctor right away, even if you feel fine. Keep every record and receipt.
• Don't admit fault at the scene or to any adjuster.
• Stay off social media about the accident or your injuries.
• Don't give a recorded statement or accept any offer before getting advice.
• Write down what happened while it's fresh: time, location, sequence.
• Call a lawyer for a free review before you sign anything.