What happens if you are involved in a car accident? Do you have a duty to report the accident?
The Illinois Vehicle Code states as follows:
Sec. 11-406. Duty to report accident.
(a) The driver of a vehicle that is in any manner involved in an accident within this State, resulting in injury to or death of any person, or in which damage to the property of any one person, including himself, in excess of $1,500 (or $500 if any of the vehicles involved in the accident is subject to Section 7-601 but is not covered by a liability insurance policy in accordance with Section 7-601) is sustained, shall, as soon as possible but not later than 10 days after the accident, forward a written report of the accident to the Administrator.
If injuries or damages are sustained, it's important to report the collision/accident as soon as possible. Law enforcement should be contacted to investigate and prepare a police report.
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