If you decide to claim you will need to provide full details in writing of the following:
- exact location of incident
- time, date and weather
- direction of travel, by foot or vehicle
- sketch of incident location
- detail of damage* or injury suffered
- why you believe the highway authority is responsible for your accident
* for vehicle damage claims you will need to provide 2 independent estimates for repair (unless repair was required immediately, e.g. broken windscreen)
For vehicle claims you may also need to provide:
- proof of vehicle ownership
- copy of current MOT and Insurance Certificate
- date of last service
- any other relevant factors
For personal injury claims, you will need to supply your NI number, date of birth and also earnings details if your claim involves loss of earnings.