It’s most drivers’ worst nightmare – a collision while driving. One way to make the experience less traumatic is to have a plan for what to do if it happens.

Remember, after a collision occurs, you are in control of where you take your vehicle and who does the work. Taking these steps will ensure that you get your vehicle off the road safely and that you can make the choices needed to get the best service possible when it comes to your collision repair.

While auto accidents are never expected and always stressful, you can make the situation easier by following these steps after the collision occurs.

Have Tools Available for Safety

It’s not a bad idea to keep a set of cones or even emergency flares in your trunk to keep a bad situation from getting worse if you are unable to move all vehicles out of the flow of traffic before the police arrive. The collision isn’t the only place that those involved in a crash can sustain injuries. Depending on where you crash, you could be in an unsafe situation as you wait for the authorities to arrive.

Keep Your Insurance Information Handy

Have your insurance card handy so that you can easily exchange information with the other driver(s) involved in the collision without having to search through your glove box, purse, or wallet when you’re already shaken up. Never drive without your insurance information.

Always Alert the Police

To keep any disputes about what happened at bay, you should call the police to the scene for even a minor accident. They’ll take statements and help document information for your insurance companies to reference.

Make Notes and Take Photos

Take photos of the damage to the vehicles involved and make personal notes so that you’ll have records of all the pertinent information when you talk to your insurance company and collision center later. You may think you’ll remember everything, but it’s easy to forget under stressful circumstances.

Know a Collision Repair Center You Trust

Once you leave the scene of the accident, you’ll want to get your vehicle back to new condition. That’s where Brandon Collision comes in. At Brandon Collision, we understand how important it is to have your vehicle in top shape, and we have worked tirelessly to make the repair process as quick and as painless as possible. Brandon Collision has a great reputation, state-of-the-art equipment, expertly trained staff, and a convenient location in Tampa.

We are direct repair authorized for many top insurance companies because we have a world class facility and a staff that can get even the toughest job done.

Make an appointment today to get started repairing your vehicle at Brandon Collision. We have state-of-the-art tools and technicians with all the knowledge needed to get you back on the road. Call 813-327-6632 with any questions.