Filing a Claim for Compensation (accident or death benefits)
You may use this service to file a claim for compensation in the event of an accident or a claim for death benefits
Accident victims or their representative have 3 years from the date of the accident or the date of death to file a claim with the SAAQ.
Certain types of accident are excluded from the plan.
Have on hand, where applicable:
- Health Insurance Number (HIN)
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- driver's licence number
- banking information for direct deposit
- date of the accident
- licence plate number of the vehicle involved in the accident
- number of the accident report filled out by a police officer
- contact information for the witness
- spouse's and dependants' Health Insurance Number
- information on the employment held at the time of the accident, including an approximate date of hire
Anyone who has been involved in a traffic accident or their representative.
Depending on your situation, plan for 10 to 30 minutes to file your claim.
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Online service hours
Monday through Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, from noon to 11:00 p.m.
Important: Any operation completed after 11:00 p.m. will not be recorded.
Last update: November 17, 2025