What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents happen to even the most careful Rome drivers. Since getting into an accident at some point is nearly inevitable, it’s important to know what to do after a car accident, including how to file a car insurance claim. Our collision and body shop team at Welborn Chevrolet of Rome wants you to be prepared, so we’ve put together the handy guide below about what you should do if you find yourself in an accident. We even cover filing a car accident insurance claim.

What to Do After a Car Accident – Follow These Steps

If you find yourself in an accident on one of our Dalton roads, follow the steps below:

What to Do After a Car Accident

• Check to see if anyone is injured. If so, call 911 right away.
• Pull your car over to the side of the road where it’s not blocking traffic if it’s safe to do so. If possible, don’t stray too far from the accident scene.
• File an accident report with the police. This is important even if the accident is minor. Get a copy of the report.
• Exchange insurance and contact information. An easy way to do this is to take photos with your phone.
• Take photos of the damage on all the vehicles involved and the accident scene. Take photos of the other person’s damage even if you think they’re at fault.
• File a car accident insurance claim with your insurance provider. Do this regardless of who is at fault.
• Follow up with your healthcare provider if you were injured. 

How to File a Car Insurance Claim

Should you file a car accident insurance claim with your insurance if the collision is the other driver’s fault? Yes. The insurance companies will work out and negotiate liability with each other. Follow these steps:

How to File a Car Insurance Claim

• Find your policy number.
• Have your accident report with you.
• Get all of the information you gathered at the scene.
• Call your insurance provider and give them a clear account of what happened, letting them know you want to file a car accident insurance claim. 

Let the Welborn Chevrolet of Rome Collision Center and Body Shop Help

If your GM automobile needs to be repaired, you need to let a GM collision center fix it. We’re part of the GM Collision repair network, meaning we use only genuine GM parts that are designed according to the manufacturer’s safety guidelines. We make the whole process as painless as possible. 

You can even schedule an appointment online. We’re just a short drive away from Adairsville, so drop by or contact us today!