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Accidents and compensation
Guidance on submitting inquiries about losses from traffic or other accidents and civil compensation.
Situations to organize
- I have a dispute about medical expenses or compensation after a traffic accident.
- I was injured at a facility and suffered losses.
- I would like to review the terms of an accident settlement.
Documents that may help
- Records of the accident date and location, photos and videos
- Medical records, receipts and other evidence of loss
- Communications with insurers and any proposed settlement agreement
Next steps after your inquiry
Tell us the accident date, the harm suffered, the progress of insurance or settlement discussions and the types of documents you have.
Challenges to industrial accident insurance benefit decisions are covered under Administrative decisions and actions. Civil damages and public benefits are reviewed separately; duplicate compensation is not guaranteed.
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General guidance to help you organize your situation. This is not legal advice on an individual matter or a determination of your rights or case outcome. · 2026-10-28