Even in a small car accident, you must stop to check everyone is OK. In an emergency call 000.
If anyone is hurt or the car/truck/motorbike is damaged, you must tell police as soon as you can.
Tell the other people your name, address, phone number, number plate and insurance company if you have one.
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Who Can Help? (Service Providers)
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Helpline |
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TEWLS (Top End Women’s Legal Service) |
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| Property damage
This web page has information for young people about car accidents and property damage. |
| Accidents
This web page has information for young people about what to do if you’ve had a car accident or been injured in a car accident. |
| Reporting a crash
Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services factsheet. |
| What to do after a car accident
Darwin Community Legal Service factsheet. |
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What’s the Law – Car Accidents
Video simply explaining what you should do after a car accident.
Glossary: What these words mean
| insurance | A way to protect people from losing money. You pay money to a company and if something happens—like an accident or injury—they pay for the costs. |