06/01/2025
🚗 What to Do After a Car Accident
Courtesy of Right Way Body Shop– Collision Repair You Can Trust
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✅ IMMEDIATE STEPS AT THE SCENE
1. Stay Calm & Safe
• Move your vehicle to a safe location if possible.
• Turn on hazard lights.
2. Check for Injuries
• Call 911 immediately if anyone is hurt.
3. Call the Police
• Always file an official report, even for minor accidents.
4. Document Everything
• Take photos of:
• All vehicles
• License plates
• Damage
• Road conditions
• Injuries (if any)
5. Exchange Information
• Other driver’s name, phone number
• Insurance company & policy number
• License plate & driver’s license
• Vehicle make/model/color
6. Get Witness Info
• Ask for names and contact numbers of any witnesses.
7. Don’t Admit Fault
• Stick to the facts and let the professionals sort it out.
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🧾 AFTER THE ACCIDENT
8. Contact Your Insurance Company
• Report the accident and start a claim.
9. Seek Medical Attention
• Some injuries take time to show symptoms.
10. Get a Copy of the Police Report
• It helps with claims and legal protection.
11. Keep Records
• Save all receipts: towing, repairs, medical bills, rentals.
12. Choose a Trusted Repair Shop
🟥 YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED!
🟥 YOU WILL NEVER PAY MORE THAN YOUR SET DEDUCTIBLE WHEN FILING UNDER YOUR INSURANCE
🟥 If by chance you are not wanting to use insurance we offer customer pay options as well!
• ✔️ Right Way Body Shop offers quality repairs, warranty, and direct insurance billing.
13. Stay Organized
• Keep everything in one folder for easy access.
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🛠️ Need Repairs? We’re Here to Help! We are Family Owned and Operated by the Gillooley family for over 35 years! We appeciate your support of our small business. Big corporate collison repair shops are making it harder for the family owned businesses that have been around for generations to stay around. We offer free estimates Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Right Way Body Shop
📍 5520 Wheeler Ave Fort Smith, AR 72901
📞 479-646-6442
📧 [email protected]
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