Have you ever been in a car accident? If you have, you know how stressful and upsetting it can be, especially in the first few hours after the collision. However, those first few hours can be the most critical in terms of getting your life back to normal as quickly as possible. Toyota of Orlando's Collision Center is here with tips - take a quick look at them so next time you get into a car accident, you're ready to handle it as efficiently as you can.
Do you know how to react after a car accident?
Here are the steps you should take after getting into a car accident:
Assess injuries. The first thing you should do after a car accident before you do anything else is to assess both your own injuries and the injuries of your passengers. This will help you determine whether or not you need an ambulance at the scene and whether you need to start first aid immediately.
Call emergency responders. Next, you should call emergency responders. Even if you don't need an ambulance, you do need the police there to file a report about the collision.
Try to move your vehicle off the road. If you can move your vehicle off the road, now is the time to do it. This will decrease the chances of you getting hit by a passing car. However, if you can't move your car because of an injured passenger or just because the car won't move, turn on your hazards and try to make your vehicle as visible as possible.
Write down information. You should write down everything you can about the car accident NOW, while it's still fresh in your mind. Make sure you get the other driver's name, contact information, and insurance information. You'll also want to write down the make, model, and plate number of their car. Additionally, write down what happened in the car accident with lots of details. Be sure to include time, date, location (the street and any cross streets), the weather, and go step-by-step when detailing how the accident occurred.
Take photos. You should always take photos after a car accident. Be sure to get detailed photos of your car and the other car, the location of the accident, and any injuries you or your passengers have. These will be useful for your car insurance claim.
File a police report. You should always file a police report after a car accident, especially if you're not at fault. Your car insurance company will likely ask for one and it's best to be able to produce it immediately.
Call your car insurance company. After you've tended to any injuries, filed a police report, and made your way safely home, you need to call your car insurance company and get a claim started. This will ensure that you can get your vehicle fixed at our Orlando Toyota Collision Center and also document the accident.
Let Toyota of Orlando's Collision Center get you back on the road after a car accident
Have questions? Need auto repairs after a car accident? Get the easy and stress-free experience you deserve - call Toyota of Orlando's Collision Center today. We're open seven days a week at (407) 298-6006 and conveniently located at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 across from the Millenia Mall.
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