After an accident, it’s important for you to get complete information from the other party or parties involved. Information obtained should include: All vehicle information License plate numbers All names, addresses and phone numbers Driver’s licence numbers for all drivers involved in the accident The location of the accident (e.g. major intersections) Police information (if they attended the scene) If the police attend the scene, it’s reasonable to assume that they will secure much of the above information. It’s important that you get the officer’s name, badge number and report number so that your insurance provider can obtain the police report. While most information will be recorded by police, it’s prudent to get as much of the above information as possible for your own records. If your insurance provider needs to order a police report, it can take as long as eight weeks to arrive.