If you are involved in an accident you must:
- Stop at once, and report the accident to the nearest police station.
- Call 911 if anyone is injured.
- Write a complete description of the accident and take photos.
- Submit required accident reports to the proper authorities.
- Call your insurance company.
Advantages to Choosing a Preferred Provider for Auto Body Repairs
After an accident, you have the option of going to a preferred provider for auto body repairs or finding a collision shop on your own. Some of the advantages of choosing a preferred provider include:
- With a preferred provider, the auto body shop will generally be located near you and the shop will have experience dealing with your insurance company.
- Insurance companies generally use only ASE certified, insured auto body shops.
- Because the body shop has a relationship with the insurer, your repairs will get done faster.
- You won’t have to negotiate pricing because the shop will create the bill based on the insurance company’s standards.
It’s Your Right to Have Your Car Restored to Pre-Accident Condition
When your repairs are complete, your car should look and perform the way it did before the accident. Even minor cosmetic damage should be repaired along with any major damage. With a reputable collision shop, you can also expect the shop to work directly with the insurance adjuster to get your vehicle repaired, file the necessary paperwork, and provide you with a written guarantee.
