Nobody is ever ready to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. But they happen all of the time all around us on the roads and highways, to friends and family. We are never prepared but here are some good pointers in case an accident happens to you, or somebody you know.
Information To Get In The Event Of An Accident
Name, Address & Phone Number of Person(s) Involved
Date, Time & Location of Accident
Vehicle Year, Make, Model & License Plate
Insurance Carrier, Phone Number & Policy Number
Detailed Description of the Incident & Extent of any Injuries
Police Report & Towing Information
Important Information You Should Know
Your car is a large investment. We will repair it professionally with state of the art equipment to ensure the value does not decrease. CT law states that you do not have to get more than one estimate on your vehicle! Many insurance companies will ask you to visit one of their 'drive-in' claims centers to have your vehicle appraised. If you do not feel that the vehicle is safely drivable, you may leave it at the shop of your choice and have the insurance company appraise the vehicle there. This is good for the shop to negotiate properly with the insurance company. Almost every vehicle will have hidden damage that you will not see until the outer panels of the vehicle come off. When this happens, the insurance companies will do a 'supplement' to the original invoice with any other parts needing to be repaired or replaced. This is very common. The vehicle will usually be at the shop longer, but the repairs will be done properly without any shortcuts. If you are in a rental car, you simply stay in the rental until the repairs are complete!
