Useful Tips on What You Should Do if You Are in an Accident
One does not have any control over unforeseen circumstances such as automobile accidents. However, in the unfortunate event when such a thing happens to you, you should be well-prepared to take appropriate measures to minimize the damage. At All Nicks Collision, we are not only your auto body repairers but also your well-wishers. Therefore, we offer the following tips with respect to what you should do if you ever meet with an accident.
As a general rule, collisions should be reported to police if damage to all vehicles involved exceeds $2000. Read more for other helpful tips.
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Q: What is the first thing to do if you’ve been in a collision? Should you call 911 or the non-emergency line? [403-266-1234]
A: First of all, the most important thing is to make sure you’re safe. Once you’ve got your breath back and everything has calmed down a bit, try to assess what’s gone on. Get your vehicles to a place of safety; get them off the roadway as much as possible.
People say their cars won’t move, and generally speaking, they will. They won’t sound good, they’ll make lots of horrible noises, but you can get them off the main roadway. So get them onto the shoulder. You can exchange your details with the other parties as much as possible. Then report your crash to a local district office at a later time.
If someone is injured or your vehicle is immobilized, then you call the emergency number, 911. Let them know where you are and they will come give you a hand.
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Q: What if you’ve assessed the situation… you know no one has been injured and you think the damage isn’t too bad, do you still have to file a police report?
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Q: What if you’ve assessed the situation… you know no one has been injured and you think the damage isn’t too bad, do you still have to file a police report?
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Q: Why the $2,000 mark?
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Q: How long do you have to report it after the collision has happened?
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Q: What kind of information should we be collecting at the scene? If there are witnesses, do you get their information?