Road accidents and insurance claims in Zambia: preparing your claim
Record an accident, organise losses and prepare enquiries to the police, insurer and insurance regulator.
After an accident, address immediate safety and medical needs first. Reporting an incident, an insurance claim and a civil claim are different processes. This guide helps organise records without deciding fault or promising payment.
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What this guide covers
- Prioritise safety and official reporting
- Preserve a factual account
- Identify the policy and claim route
- Document each loss separately
- Track decisions and complaints
- Review settlement before acceptance
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How we prepare and review content →Official and institutional sources
- Road Traffic Act, 2002 — RTSA published text ↗
Historical principal Act supplied by RTSA. Check later amendments and current reporting and registration requirements; this PDF is not certified as a current consolidation.
- Insurance complaints handling procedure — Pensions and Insurance Authority ↗
Official regulator procedure record. Confirm current submission channels and requirements directly. It does not determine policy coverage, fault or compensation in an individual claim.
- Applying for legal aid — Legal Aid Board ↗
Official application information. The Board determines eligibility, acceptance and the scope of assistance; an enquiry does not guarantee representation.