Hi there. Based on the information you have provided, it appears that the other driver in the accident was driving a company vehicle and refused to provide you with any personal or company details after the accident for insurance purposes. The exact nature of your legal problem is not clear, but the following general information may be helpful.

There are different types of car insurance available to drivers in Western Australia. Comprehensive Third Party (CTP) insurance is mandatory for all drivers and covers you in the event that your driving causes someone else injury or death. Claims are handled by the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (www.icwa.wa.gov.au). If the accident you mentioned involved personal injury, then a claim will need to be lodged with the ICWA. Certain information, such as the names and details of the parties involved in a crash, must be provided to ICWA and penalties may apply if this information is withheld.

An optional type of insurance is car insurance covering vehicle damage. The extent to which a driver is covered for damage to their vehicle or another person’s vehicle will depend on the terms of the particular insurance policy the driver is covered by. Usually, these insurance policies require drivers who make an insurance claim to provide the insurer with a number of details about the accident, including the names and car registration of the other parties involved. If you are unable to provide this information, the insurer may choose to limit or refuse your claim. The terms of your insurance policy will be contained in the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, a copy of which can be obtained by contacting your insurer.

If the other party is refusing to give information, they may be breaking the law. In Western Australia, a driver involved in an accident causing personal injury or property damage must give the other party or a police officer their name and address. A driver who does not provide these details may face a penalty under the Road Traffic Act 1974 (WA). If anyone was hurt in the accident or the damage is likely to cost more than $3000 to repair, the accident must also be reported to the police.

Suggested way forward

If you know the name of the company whose driver was involved in the accident, you should contact that company and, if you intend to make an insurance claim, ask them for the details of the driver and vehicle. Alternatively, you could report the matter to the police if you believe the other driver has broken the law. As the above information is only of a general nature, you would benefit from speaking to a lawyer who can fully advise you of your legal options. By pressing the “Consult a Lawyer” button, LawAdvisor can help you search for experienced lawyers and obtain fee proposals for their services. Costs for legal advice and representation will vary between providers based on experience and the scope of services.