It happens to the best of us. Even if you’re a safe driver, we all know, sometimes car accidents happen anyway. But do you know what steps to take if an accident happens to you? The Folsom Auto Mall is here to help with simple tips if your find yourself in this situation.
First and foremost, remain calm. Make sure you’re okay. Then, check on everyone else involved. If anyone appears to be injured, call 911 immediately. You should contact the police even if it’s a minor accident. Then, make sure everyone is safe. Leave your vehicles where they are, if possible, and wait for the authorities somewhere out of harm’s way.
Next, exchange information with all involved parties. That information includes: driver’s license numbers, license plate numbers, contact and insurance information. Now you can document the accident; include the date and time, things like the weather and visibility, address or cross streets, which direction each party was heading and any other details you can remember. Talk to witnesses, if there are any, and write everything down. Take pictures. And make sure to ask the police officers about getting a copy of the accident report.
Notify your insurance company. Have all your paperwork ready. You can call from the scene of the accident or after you get home, but the sooner, the better. If you’re uninjured and your vehicle is safe to drive, you can head home.
Good luck and stay safe out there. And remember, the Folsom Auto Mall has collision centers if you ever find you need one.
First and foremost, remain calm. Make sure you’re okay. Then, check on everyone else involved. If anyone appears to be injured, call 911 immediately. You should contact the police even if it’s a minor accident. Then, make sure everyone is safe. Leave your vehicles where they are, if possible, and wait for the authorities somewhere out of harm’s way.
Next, exchange information with all involved parties. That information includes: driver’s license numbers, license plate numbers, contact and insurance information. Now you can document the accident; include the date and time, things like the weather and visibility, address or cross streets, which direction each party was heading and any other details you can remember. Talk to witnesses, if there are any, and write everything down. Take pictures. And make sure to ask the police officers about getting a copy of the accident report.
Notify your insurance company. Have all your paperwork ready. You can call from the scene of the accident or after you get home, but the sooner, the better. If you’re uninjured and your vehicle is safe to drive, you can head home.
Good luck and stay safe out there. And remember, the Folsom Auto Mall has collision centers if you ever find you need one.