At Fort Mitchell Garage in Covington, KY, we know getting into a car accident can be an overwhelming experience. Few people expect it to happen to them, but no matter how safe you are on the road, you can’t control what other drivers do. That’s why our team of collision repair specialists recommends doing some research ahead of time to know what steps you should take in the aftermath of an accident. Even before you make your way to the body shop, there are some essentials tasks you should take care of first.

They include the following.

Collision Repairs & More: 3 Steps to Take After an Accident

1. Make Sure Everyone Is Safe

This should be the first order of a business. After a collision, you want to confirm everyone in your vehicle is safe and uninjured. Once you have done so, get to the side of the road, away from traffic. If you can safely operate your vehicle and park it out of the way, do so, but only if you know you can without any risk of further damage. You might also want to check the other driver if you can do so safely.

2. Call the Police

Even if no one was injured, you want the police on the scene so you can have a third party documenting everything. This will be useful later when you’re dealing with insurance carriers and claims.

3. Contact Your Insurance Carrier

As soon as you can, call your insurance agency and ask about filing a claim. Keep in mind, though, you don’t need to use the body shop they recommend. If you find a collision repair team you’re more comfortable with, select them instead.

For quality collision repairs, schedule an appointment with our crew at Fort Mitchell Garage in Covington, KY. While you’re here, ask us any questions you may have. We’ll be glad to answer them. To learn more, call (859) 431-3326 or visit us online.