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BC post-crash resources

ICBC, Health Care, Vehicle Repair and Transportation Resources

After a crash, people may need several different systems at once: emergency or follow-up medical care, an ICBC claim, vehicle repair, alternate transportation and sometimes legal advice. This page keeps those resources in one place.

Claims and law

Official ICBC and Legal Resources

These should be the first sources for current benefit rules, disputes, legislation and tribunal procedures.

Medical help

Hospitals and Emergency Care in Metro Vancouver

This is not an exhaustive hospital directory. These are major emergency departments in the region, linked to the official health authority. For an emergency, use 9-1-1 or the nearest appropriate emergency department rather than travelling farther for a hospital listed here.

Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver. VGH's Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day and is a Level 1 trauma site.

Official VCH page →

Royal Columbian Hospital

New Westminster. Royal Columbian provides 24-hour emergency services and opened its new acute-care tower and emergency department in 2026.

Official Fraser Health page →

Lions Gate Hospital

North Vancouver. Lions Gate Hospital provides emergency care for the North Shore through Vancouver Coastal Health.

Official VCH page →

Find another emergency department

Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health publish regional emergency and care-location information for other communities.

Fraser Health emergency locations →
Vehicle repair

Collision Repair and Autobody Resources

ICBC's Repair Network locator should be the primary way to verify participating collision and glass facilities. Network status can change, so check ICBC before booking a repair.

Examples of Metro Vancouver collision-repair businesses

The businesses below are examples for convenience, not rankings or endorsements. Confirm current ICBC Repair Network status, certifications, repair timing and courtesy-vehicle arrangements directly.

Craftsman Collision

Multi-location BC collision-repair company with Vancouver-area facilities, including East Vancouver.

Example location: 1835 Powell St, Vancouver.

Colorworks Express Autobody

Vancouver-area autobody and collision-repair facilities with ICBC/insurance claim experience.

Example location: 1302 Grant St, Vancouver.

RBS Collision Repairs

Surrey collision-repair facility serving insurance and ICBC claim customers.

Location: 11502 132A St, Surrey.

A-Class AutoBody

North Delta autobody and collision-repair shop offering insurance-related repair services.

Location: 11954 94 Ave, Delta.

CARSTAR North Burnaby

Burnaby collision and autobody facility within the CARSTAR repair network.

Location: 1250 Boundary Rd, Burnaby.

Getting around while the vehicle is unavailable

Temporary Transportation Options

The right alternative depends on injury, mobility, trip distance, insurance coverage and how long the vehicle will be unavailable. Check the claim before assuming ICBC will reimburse a rental, taxi or private vehicle.

Public transit

TransLink may be practical for local Metro Vancouver trips when the traveller is physically able to use transit and the route fits.

TransLink →

Rental or courtesy vehicle

Repair facilities and insurers may have different arrangements for replacement transportation. Confirm entitlement and costs before committing.

Vehicle-damage guide →

Pre-arranged private car

For scheduled medical appointments, business travel or longer point-to-point trips, a pre-booked private car may be an option when the passenger wants a reserved vehicle.

My Limo Ride →

Chauffeur service

A retained chauffeur can be useful when several appointments or stops need to be completed without the traveller driving.

Vancouver chauffeur service →

Black car / airport travel

If a damaged vehicle disrupts an airport or longer-distance trip, pre-arranged black-car service can provide a reserved door-to-door option.

Black Car Services →

Disclosure: The private transportation websites above are independent commercial examples and are not ICBC services or legal resources. Verify any reimbursement entitlement separately with ICBC.

After the crash

Other Useful Government and Public Resources

Emergency while driving

The Province of BC explains emergency procedures for drivers, including calling 9-1-1 for immediate police, fire or ambulance assistance.

BC driving emergency information →

Motor Vehicle Act

BC's Motor Vehicle Act contains statutory duties dealing with drivers, accidents and road use.

Motor Vehicle Act →

Crash and road-safety data

The Province links to ICBC crash statistics and other road-safety datasets for BC.

BC road-safety data →

HealthLink BC

For non-emergency health information and advice, BC residents can use HealthLink BC and 8-1-1.

HealthLink BC →