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Official help after an accident

Accident help: official resources

Where to get your collision report, complain about an insurer, check a recall, find a licensed lawyer or legal aid, and get help with recovery. Every link goes to a government agency, regulator or established public body.

Start where the accident happened. Reporting duties, deadlines and benefits depend on the state, province or country, so check the local rules first.

59 official and institutional resources shown

Collision Reporting & Records8 resourcesInsurance, Regulators & Complaints10 resourcesFinding Legal Help & Court Resources8 resourcesVehicle Safety, Recalls & Defects8 resourcesMedical, Recovery & Rehabilitation8 resourcesWorkplace Injury, Leave & Disability6 resourcesCrash Data, Research & Evidence6 resourcesConsumer Protection, Privacy & Fraud5 resources

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Official help, records, regulators and reference material

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How this library is maintained

We prioritize government departments, regulators, courts, public legal-service organizations, nationally recognized health institutions, and professional bodies. We summarize the purpose of each resource in plain language and label its jurisdiction.

Use official sources for

  • Current reporting rules and forms
  • Regulator and complaint procedures
  • Recall and safety-defect searches
  • Public benefit eligibility and applications
  • Court, legal-aid, and referral directories

Still verify locally

  • Limitation periods and notice deadlines
  • Insurance benefits and policy requirements
  • Who must report a collision
  • Professional licensing and scope of practice
  • Program eligibility and appeal rights

Last reviewed August 4, 2026. A link may change before our next review. Report a broken or outdated resource through the contact page.

In the UK

Most of the library covers Canada and the US. If your accident happened in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, start with these:

Official Injury Claim

The government-backed service for road traffic injury claims in England and Wales worth up to £5,000 for the injury, built so you can claim without a solicitor.

Law Society: Find a Solicitor

Check that a solicitor in England or Wales is regulated and search by area of law and location.

Citizens Advice

Free, independent advice on money, work, benefits and consumer problems after an accident.

Criminal injuries compensation

If you were hurt in a violent crime, including some hit-and-run cases, this explains how to apply.