It never seems like an accident can happen to you — until it does. After an accident, the way you respond can make the biggest difference in the world. At Sansone Toyota, we encourage you to be safe and search for a “Toyota repair shop near me” as soon as you can.
Get to Safety
Make sure you take care of yourself and your passengers first. If anyone’s injured, don’t try to move them — just call 911. If everyone is okay, move safely out of traffic or, at the very least, get out of your car and get to a safe space.
Contact the Authorities
In the state of New Jersey, you must report a car accident if it:
- Resulted in an injury or death
- Caused vehicle or property damage exceeding $500
Exchange Information
Once you’ve ensured that everyone is safe, it’s important to exchange information with the other driver(s). If the driver isn’t the owner of the vehicle, you want to make sure to get the owner’s info too.
- Name, contact info, and driver’s license number
- Vehicle make, model, and color
- License plate number
- Insurance information
Document the Accident
After an accident, try to avoid talking about the accident, so no one is assuming fault. That will be determined by the insurance companies. You can help by taking lots of photos, both of the scene and the vehicles. Try to take down all the pertinent info you can, because it’s easy to forget the details.
Schedule Repairs
Next, it’s so important to set up an appointment with our Toyota service center in Avenel, NJ to ensure your vehicle is working like new and is safe to drive. If you’ve been in an accident, while we’re sorry to hear it, Sansone Toyota can help!
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