Draw a Picture of Your Accident

Auto accidents are unexpected, stressful and downright scary. Even the most careful drivers may be involved. If you are in an accident, Collision Care is committed to helping restore your peace of mind as soon as possible. If you have recently been involved in an accident, contact Collision Care immediately.

Be prepared

• Carry a set of cones, warning triangles, or emergency flares in your trunk to help alert traffic.
• It also helps to have a pen and a card with any relevant medical information for you and your family.

Immediately after an accident

• IMPORTANT: UNFORTUNATELY, THERE ARE MANY PREDATORY TOWING COMPANIES OUT THERE THAT WILL ‘QUICKLY & MYSTERIOUSLY’ SHOW UP ON THE ACCIDENT SCENE OFFERING ASSISTANCE, DISCOUNTED REPAIRS, ETC. REMEMBER, AS A CONSUMER, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE YOUR CAR REPAIRED ANYWHERE YOU LIKE.
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• Auto accidents are unexpected and stressful. Even the most careful drivers may be involved. If you are in an accident, Collision Care is committed to helping restore your peace of mind as soon as possible.
• Immediately after an accident take a deep breath and stay calm.
• Check for injuries; call an ambulance when in doubt.
• If accident is minor, move cars to a safe place, out of traffic.
• Turn on your vehicle's hazard lights and use cones, warning triangles or flares for safety.
• Call the police, even if the accident is minor.
• Notify Collision Care immediately.

Other important tips

• Do not sign any document unless it's for the police or your insurance agent.
• Make immediate notes about the accident, including specific damages to all vehicles involved, witness information, etc. Some tools are available, including AccidentSketch, can assist you.
• If the name on an auto registration is different than the driver, jot down the relationship.
• Be polite, but don't tell anyone the accident was your fault, even if you think it was. State only the facts, and limit your discussion of the accident to the police and your insurance agent.
• If possible, don't leave the accident scene before the police and other drivers do.