Accident Advice from Chevy of Wooster

If you’re a driver, you know that there’s always a chance when you get behind the wheel that you can be in an accident. Insurance surveys show that 77% of drivers will experience an accident. While most accidents are minor, it is important that you are prepared. Here’s a list from your friends at Chevy of Wooster of things you should do to prepare yourself.

• Keep an accident report form in your car, along with other important documents such as your insurance and registration info. With this form, you can collect vital accident information.
• Remember – rule 1 of any accident is to stay calm. Even minor accidents can be overwhelming.
• Check for other vehicles/traffic before exiting your car – be sure the area around you is safe. Call the police and determine whether or not you need an ambulance.
• Gather your license, insurance information and registration.
• If it is safe to do so, clear the roadway by moving involved vehicles to a safe area. Take some photographs of any damage to your/other vehicles.
• Do not admit fault, argue, or discuss the accident with others at the scene. Using your phone, record any and all damage to involved properties.
• Record pertinent information, including names, numbers, license plates and any other important info from those involved in the accident as well as any witnesses. 
• Exchange insurance info with other parties involved in the traffic collision. You can ask any attending police about receiving and accident report.
• The process of getting your vehicle back on the road is now underway.

Our certified service center at Chevrolet of Wooster can fix your vehicle after an accident. Once you’ve filed your insurance claim, our accident professionals step in and take over the estimate, payment and repair process. One less thing for you to worry about. Contact our service center today by calling this number: (877) 564-2047. Remember, drive safely!

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