How to complete the Insurance Commission of Western Australia Crash Report

If you have been injured in a car accident in Western Australia then you might be entitled to make a claim for compensation. If your car accident was caused by another driver then the other driver will probably be insured by the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA). There is as small chance that the other driver has number plates from another Australian state, in which case the claim will be with that State’s third party insurer, and not ICWA. Before you can claim you must report the crash as soon as reasonably possible after your accident. If you don’t report the crash as soon as possible then ICWA might reject your claim on the basis of prejudice.

How to complete the ICWA crash report

You must report the crash online. You can find the crash report at www.crashreport.com.au

You can also find a guide for people injured in a motor vehicle crash on the ICWA website: www.icwa.gov.au

If you are about to complete the ICWA online crash report then we recommend that you do the following:  

Step 1: Gather the Required Information

Before you jump online and start filling out the crash report form make sure that you have all the relevant information and details in front of you. Collect the following information:

1. Personal Details: You will need to have your full name, contact details, and driver’s license number. You will also need the same information for the driver of the other car. You will also need the name and contact information for all other involved parties, including drivers, passengers, and witnesses.
2. Vehicle Information: You will need the make, model, year, registration number, and insurance details of all vehicles involved in the accident.
3. Location and Time: You will need the exact location, date, and time of the incident. You will need to be as specific as possible, including street names and any notable landmarks nearby.

Step 2: Complete the Crash Report Form

Now that you have gathered all the necessary information it’s time to fill out the ICWA crash report form. Follow the instructions on the online form carefully and provide accurate information.

1. Section 5: Vehicle Information: Fill in the details of your car, including registration numbers, insurance company names, and details of your car insurance.
2. Section 6: This is where you insert the details of the other car that caused the accident.
3. Section 7: This is where you insert the names of your passengers.
4. Section 19: This is where you give a “brief” description of what happened. Be careful to only insert information about the crash. Do not be tempted to start arguing your case – all that’s needed is a brief description of the position of the cars and what happened.

Step 3: Attach Supporting Documents

To strengthen your claim you might think about including supporting documents with your crash report form. These may include:

1. Photographs: Take clear pictures of the accident scene, vehicle damage, and any relevant road signs or traffic signals.
2. Diagrams: Draw a simple diagram that illustrates the positions and directions of the vehicles at the time of the accident.
3. Police Report: If the police were called to the scene, attach a copy of the accident report they provided.

Step 4: Submit the Crash Report

Once you have completed the crash report form and you need to press SUBMIT. You will be given a receipt number. Write it down. You can use this number to go back and make changes to our Form, or, if you don’t hear from ICWA you can use this number to help ICWA to track down your report. Remember to keep a copy of the form and all supporting documents for your reference.

Conclusion

Completing the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA) crash report is an essential step before you can make an insurance claim after a car accident. But please remember:

1. This is an essential preliminary step – You MUST complete the online crash report;
2. You MUST complete the online crash report as soon as possible after your accident. Do not delay. Chat to Lian Hall Injury Law if you have any questions relating to delay.
3. Completing the Online Crash Report is only a preliminary step – it is NOT your claim form. It is only a crash report. Now that your accident has been reported, if you are injured you must notify ICWA that you want to make a claim. You must do this in writing.

Remember if you have any questions, please feel free to call Lian Hall Injury Law for a no obligations chat.