What to do at the accident scene:

·     Stop! Do not leave the scene. If your car is creating a safety hazard, or you're concerned with your personal safety, move to a safer place.

·     Check for Injuries. Life & health are more important than damage to vehicles.

·      Note specific damage to all vehicles.

·      Call the police immediately and follow their instructions.

·      Write down accident information including names, addresses, & license  numbers of persons involved and the description(s) of the other vehicle(s).

·      Write down witness information.  This assist in verifying how the accident actually happened.

·      Exchange vehicle and insurance information with the other party (ies) to the accident.

·      Do not sign any document unless it is requested by the police or your insurance company.


The proper steps to take after a collision:

·      Contact your Insurance Company or insurance agent immediately after the accident.

·      Call you nearest CRASH1 location if your vehicle is not drivable, to arrange towing. Towing assistance is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays. If your vehicle has already been towed to a storage lot, minimize storage charges by moving your vehicle to a CRASH1 location as soon as possible.

·      If your insurance company requests that you obtain an estimate on your own, your nearest CRASH1 location will provide a free estimate of repairs, and assist you with your claim. CRASH1 locations repair vehicles for all insurers.  

·      If your Insurance Company will be writing the Estimate, your claim will be assigned an adjuster that will review the damage to your vehicle onsite at your nearest CRASH1 location.  

·      We will explain the repair process to you before we begin, and encourage your questions.  

·      Authorize your CRASH1 location to repair your vehicle by signing a work authorization.  This authorization allows us to converse with your insurance company on your behalf to ensure proper repairs and payment.

·      Ask us to make the arrangements for a shuttle or a rental vehicle. Your transportation needs during the repair process are important to us.

·      We want you to be completely satisfied with the repairs to your vehicle.   CRASH1 will provide a Limited Lifetime National Warranty on the repairs to your vehicle.