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Report a marine accident by calling the MAIB reporting line on +44 (0)23 8023 2527 and then completing the accident report form.

How to get compensation if you've been injured as a result of an accident or injury when someone else is to blame.

• Write a letter, complain or try mediation

  You can get compensation by taking legal action, but it could cost you…

• Check your insurance policies

  You may already have insurance to pay for the legal costs of making a…

• Using a solicitor or a claims company

  You cannot usually get legal aid for personal injury cases. A solicitor…

This project's aims to provide predictors of road accidents for highway development models used in planning for new or upgraded roads

• Updated: 1 January 2006

The Regulations place a duty on railway industry bodies (infrastructure managers, railway operators, or maintainers), involved in an accident or incident, to notify us.

• Updated: 19 December 2014

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) independently investigates accidents to improve railway safety, and inform the industry and the public. RAIB works with the Department for Transport .

• Updated: 21 March 2023

Factsheets and analysis relating to reported road casualty statistics, including more detailed analysis of topics covered in the annual publication, as well as development work.

• Updated: 30 July 2026

The MAIB investigates marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and all vessels in UK territorial waters. MAIB works with the Department for Transport .

• Updated: 19 September 2024

Guidance for industry on how to notify an accident.

• Updated: 19 December 2014

When a fatality, accident, serious incident, or near miss occurs, the Defence Accident Investigation Branch (DAIB) must be notified immediately.

• Updated: 20 December 2022

• Updated: 4 December 2004