What to Do When You Are Involved in an Accident
 
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You never know when you will be involved in a car accident. Chances are either you or someone you know will be involved in one this year. Here are some helpful hints in the event you are involved in a fender bender:
 
Turn off your vehicle's engine and wait for assistance. If you feel threatened or are stopped in the middle of the road, pull the vehicle to the shoulder or a well-lit parking area. Remain calm!
 
Check for injuries. Check yourself and others in your vehicle and seek assistance immediately if necessary. Call the police or 911.
 
Be courteous and tactful to all parties. Make sure you are thinking clearly before you make any statements to the police or insurance personnel. Don't accept fault, even if you believe the car accident may be your fault. Ask for the time you need to gather your thoughts before answering questions.
 
Gather information. Exchange names, addresses, license numbers and insurance information with all parties involved in the car accident. Gather witness information as well.
 
Contact Elite Auto Body as soon as possible. We can assist in the processing of your claim whether it is through your insurance company or the other party's coverage. Our claims specialist will get you in a rental car and back on the road in no time. Within 30 miles of our shop, we provide free towing.
 
Call 773.794.1212 for a vehicle pickup or to learn more about how we handle auto body repair estimates. (Se habla Espanol) (Mowimy do Polska).