- Remain calm and encourage others to do so as well.
- Ask everyone involved in the crash if they are injured or need medical attention. (Call 911 if you’re unsure)
- When the accident is small and no injuries have occurred, you may move the cars to a safe place and call your insurance company and the police.
- Report all damages to your vehicle as well as the other parties involved. Ensure that you write down the names and license plate numbers of all parties involved. Try to obtain witness information if you can.
- Always be honest with police and your insurance company, don’t try to argue who is at fault. Let them do their job.
- If you have access to a camera take pictures of the accident for your insurance company.
- Get in touch with an auto collision repair shop in Fresno and schedule for your vehicle to be repaired. Most are willing to work with you and help transport the vehicle there if required.
- Once you have obtained your claim information on the accident ensure that it is given to whatever repair shop you decide to use and sign the authorization papers.
