What To Do If You Get Into A Car Accident

1. Stop immediately but do not obstruct traffic.
2. Assist the injured. Have someone call the police.
3. Secure names, phone numbers, addresses of driver, passengers and witnesses. Make sure to get the other party’s insurance information.
4. Get the make, model and the license plate number.
5. Make a rough drawing of the scene of accident or take pictures of the vehicles if possible.
6. Don’t hastily accept a claim settlement at scene of accident.
7. Remain calm courteous and consistent in your version of accident.
8. Call White’s Collision Service (503)831-1493 if you need a tow. After 5 p.m., call (503)623-5328 in Dallas, (503)838-0306 in Independence, (541)405-2251 or (503)873-5391 in Silverton.

By law, your insurance company cannot require you to use a specific auto body shop. We work with any insurance company, no matter who is their preferred shop. The only amount you will end up paying is your deductible (For most people, this is $500).