Below are some simple guidelines to help in the event of an accident.
1. Keep Safety First
If you are able, move the vehicles out of the way of traffic.
If not, remain in your vehicle with seatbelts fastened until help arrives.
Turn on your hazard lights.
If possible, set out cones, flares, or warning triangles.
2. Gather Information
Take note of the following information:
Names, addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license numbers, and insurance policy numbers of all involved
Insurance company and policy number
Year, make, model, color, and license plate numbers of vehicles
Photos of any damage and overall context of the accident
If there are witnesses, request their contact information
3. Notify Your Insurance Company
Even if the accident is minor, make sure you contact your insurance company and give them your version of what happened.
4. File an Accident Report
Law enforcement officers may not respond to minor accidents. If they do not, file a state vehicle accident report, which may help insurance companies speed up the claims process.
5. For Repairs, Think Sewell First
You – not your insurance company – have the right to choose where your vehicle is taken for repairs. Sewell Collision takes the best care of you and your vehicle with:
