What to Do if You Are in an Accident

1. Move to a Safe Area (if you can) If it’s safe to do so and you aren’t seriously injured, move your car out of harm’s way. If moving your car isn’t possible, turn on your hazard lights to warn other drivers that your vehicle isn’t moving.

2. Stop Your Vehicle and Get Out Ensure your car is no longer moving, turn off the engine, shift into park, or set the hand brake if you drive a manual. Take a deep breath. Check to make sure it’s safe to exit your car before opening the door.

3. Check on Others Involved for Any Injuries Check on everyone involved, including drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, to ensure no one is hurt. Call 911 if anyone may be injured, even if the symptoms seem minor, like dizziness. A healthcare professional should assess any potential injuries.

4. Call the Police to the Scene Even in minor accidents, a police report can be invaluable when dealing with insurance claims. If police can’t make it to the scene (which may happen if there are no injuries), Iowa drivers can file an accident report themselves by visiting this link.

5. Gather Information Write down as much information as possible, including:

• Driver and passenger names
• License plate numbers
• Insurance information
• Makes and models of all vehicles involved
• Contact info for any eyewitnesses
• Location of the accident
• The name and badge number of any responding police officers

6. Document the Scene If you have a smartphone with a camera, take photos of the accident scene. These images can be helpful during the claims process.

7. File Your Insurance Claim Contact your insurance company to start your claim and let them know you will have your repairs done at Bondurant Auto Body. They will guide you on the next steps. (Remember, insurance companies cannot dictate where you go for repairs.)

8. Bondurant Auto Body is Ready to Help! We’ll work with you and your insurance company to get your car repaired as quickly and smoothly as possible.

9. 24 Hour Towing through our partner Hanifen Towing. Call 515-243-3205

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