Accident Advice

If you drive, there’s always a chance that you’ll be in a collision or traffic accident. In fact, insurance surveys show that around 77% of drivers will experience an accident – and, while most accidents are minor, it is crucial to be prepared. Here are a few things you can do to prepare yourself. 

• Keep a Collision report form in your vehicle, along with your other important documents. With it, you can collect all vital accident information.
• Rule 1 of any traffic collision is to stay calm – even minor accidents can be overwhelming. 
• Carefully check for moving traffic before exiting your vehicle – be sure the accident environment is safe. Call the police and determine whether an ambulance is needed.
• Gather your registration, license and insurance card.
• If the vehicles can be moved, pull off the road to a safe well-lit spot, clearing the roadway. If it is safe to do so, take a few photos of the vehicles before moving them.
• Do not argue, admit fault, or discuss the accident with others at the scene. Use your phone to record all damage to all involved vehicles and property at the scene.
• Take down pertinent information, including license plate numbers, names and phone numbers of all involved parties as well as any witnesses.
• Be sure to exchange insurance information with other drivers – you can also ask a police officer how to obtain an accident report.
• The process to getting your vehicle back on the road can now begin.

Our service center at Mount Vernon GM can handle all repairs your vehicle may need. Once you’ve filed an insurance claim, our experts step in and take over the estimate, payment and repair process. One less thing for you to worry about! Contact our service center by calling this number: (740) 397-9122 or visit our center here: https://mtvernongmcollisioncenter.com/. Drive safe out there – from your friends at Mt. Vernon GM!

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