When To Submit An Alaska Motor Vehicle Crash Form

Alaska Statute 28.35.080 states:

(a) that The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury to or death of a person or total property damage to an apparent extent of $2,000 or more shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of the accident to the local police department if the accident occurs within a municipality, otherwise to the Department of Public Safety.

(b) The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury to or death of a person or total property damage to an apparent extent of $2,000 or more shall, within 10 days after the accident, forward a written or electronic report of the accident to the Department of Administration and to the local police department if the accident occurs within a municipality. A report is not required under this subsection if the accident is investigated by a peace officer.

If a responding officer requests drivers to submit the Alaska Motor Vehicle Crash Form 12-209, the drivers must comply The form may be printed for completion or submitted online. Provide as much information as possible when completing this form. Immediately after the accident, write down contact information for drivers, passengers and any witnesses. Talk to everyone who saw the accident. Do not apologize or admit to any wrongdoing. This may cause you to be liable for a crash that is not actually your fault.

Make a copy of your form before submitting to the Department of Administration (DOA). To request a copy of this form, or the Crash Report completed by law enforcement, use the State of Alaska DMV Request for Crash Report Form.

Be Aware Of Time Limitations

To comply with Alaska laws, submit the Alaska Motor Vehicle Crash Form 12-209 to the DMV’s Main Office. Also provide a copy to the responding police department within 10 days after the accident.

Review your insurance coverage for specifics about when your insurance company must be notified of your, or your insured vehicles, involvement in an accident.

Remember the Statute of Limitations for injury to an adult in the State of Alaska is normally two (2) years. You must either file a lawsuit or settle your claims within two (2) years or lose valuable legal rights, including the right to compensation.

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Sources: Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles; The Alaska State Legislature; and FindLaw

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