Do I Have To Report A Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Crash To Police In Ontario?
Auto accidents are a very common occurrence that sometimes results in injury and sometimes doesn’t. When an injury has not been incurred, some may not find it necessary to report the incident to the police, especially if no damage was done to the vehicles involved. However, an injury does not have to be recognized at the time of the crash. Some injuries can develop days and even weeks later. It is similar to when you are lifting weights and you wake up the next morning with soreness in your muscles. You didn’t feel the pain while you were doing it, but you definitely feel it the day after. When a non-injury motor vehicle crash occurs, it is important to exchange information with the other driver in case a health issue or vehicle issue does come about later on. However, it is a good idea to go ahead and call the police and listen to what they suggest should be done if no injury or vehicle damage occurred. They may elect to come investigate the crash or may suggest simply exchanging info
