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Essential Guide for Handling Car Accidents in the San Francisco – Bay Area

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EC-Auto Body, - auto repair san Francisco - experts in auto body and auto collision repair want to inform all drivers in the San Francisco – Bay Area about the essentials for how to handle car accidents when they occur in the San Francisco – Bay Area.

 

Lets face it, no one plans on getting into a car accident – not to mention the emotional stress, the disruption to ones routine and daily plans and lastly the thought of being placed in life threatening situation.

 

EC – Auto Body - San Francisco Auto Body Repair understands that getting into an accident is never a pleasant experience, so we have brought to you an Essential Guide for Car Accidents – which has great quick tips to help you out on the road.

 

1. Inside your car, there should always be a handy kit that includes the following: Phone – your cell phone to make call – especially if local fire fighters, police or paramedics are needed. A small list of important phone numbers – such as a towing service provider, your insurance company’s phone number for placing a claim. A copy of a valid and up to date Insurance proof and policy # - this is required by law to be in your car. Your vehicle’s valid and up to date registration – also required by law to be inside your car at all times. Lastly, you will need a camera to document the accident and damages – a phone camera with 5-megapixel resolution or higher is best – but sufficient memory is also a must. Also, it is best to be well prepared with water, fire and some trail mix – this can be kept in the trunk.

2. When you get into an accident – KEEP CALM – keep your composure – stay alert. When you get into an accident – it is

best to remain calm, double-check everyone in your car for immediate injuries. It does more harm when you act with anger, rage and become confrontational. Check to make sure everyone is OK .

3. Pull your car over to a safe location – if you can. By maneuvering your car to the shoulder of the road – preferably to the right side – if easily possible – can help other drivers avoid your car - AVOID CREATING A BIGGER ACCIDENT – such as a multi car pile up in the highway.

4. Turn off your music! Please turn your music OFF and focus on the road - focus and navigate to safety! Turn your hazard lights (“FLASHERS”) On – so that other drivers know and are alerted.

5. Set car to park and turn ignition to OFF position. Now once your car is in a safe location, its is now possible to start communicating with your ON STAR or other Automotive manufactures premium satellite – navigation – communication and concierge services.

6. Access your vehicles registration and insurance information. Declare and submit a claim of loss/damage.

 *  If you got into an accident with another vehicle and driver, be take a deep breath, remain calm – prepare yourself to communicate POLITELY with the other driver. Do not act aggressive and blame them for causing the accident. The accident already occurred – no need to discuss who is at fault.  

EXCHANGE INFORMATION: In the San Francisco – Bay Area it is very vital to exchange information with the other driver(s)

Ask for:

-Full Name

-Drivers License #

Verify license plate#- Verify license registration and license plate#

Insurance company and policy number

-Address

-Phone Number daytime + night time

-Email

-Business Card

Year/Make/Model/ and color of car

Next it is extremely vital that you remember and state the date – time and location of the accident.

No one wants to get into an accident, but with the tips from EC –Auto Body: EC Auto Body – San Francisco Auto Body - you can

have good valuable information on how to handle accidents when they happen. Lets all do our part and be safe on the road.

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