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>>>>What To Do When You Have An Accident?

1) Make sure that everyone is all right and call for help is needed.  Always call 911 if there are injuries.

2) Move your vehicle off the roadway or to a safe location if it is drivable. 

3) Turn off the ignition of all vehicles involved in the accident.

4) Call the police.  Make sure that you get all important information such as names, driver’s license numbers, insurance information, telephone numbers, etc.  Also, take down the name and numbers of all witnesses to the accident.

5) If you do not call the police.

6) Do not leave the scene until everything is taken care of such as towing and statements.  Give necessary information to the police and parties involved.  Do not discuss fault, personal condition or anything unrelated to the accident to help minimize future legal action.

7) If your vehicle needs to be towed call….Never drive a car that may be unsafe due to collision damage.

8) If a police officer insists on using a wrecker at the scene, know where you car is being towed.  Get a card from the tow truck driver or write down his name, the company name and phone number.  If you can have it towed directly to Charles Body Shop, do so.  Otherwise, you might have to pay storage fees.

9) Remove all valuables from your car before it is towed.  Make sure that you take your insurance    information from the car.

10) Call your insurance agent to report the accident.  If the other party is at fault, also call their agent.

11) Remember that you can choose your collision repair center!

12) Do not authorize repairs until…

13) Choose your repair shop carefully. Improperly repaired collision damage can decrease the value of your  car.

 Call Charles Body Shop if you have any questions.

This information is provided as a service for the general public.  Nothing contained in this website should be considered as legal advice