Been in an Accident in Your Nissan Car? Here’s Why You Should Call Bedford Nissan

Sometimes, accidents can be unavoidable. Even if you’ve taken every step to maintain your vehicle and drive safely, you may find yourself on the side of the road after a crash, wondering what to do.  

If you find yourself in an accident and in need of Nissan repair, here’s what your first steps should be.

Nissan car accident tips

Check For Injuries

The immediate thing you want to do if you’ve experienced a collision is to check yourself for injuries. Sometimes the adrenaline rush from the accident can prevent you from noticing physical injuries right away, so closely search your body for signs of cuts, scrapes, sources of pain, or anything worse. If you have passengers in the car with you, check them once you know you are safe.

Get to Safety

Next, you need to get yourself and your passengers to safety. Do not remain with your Nissan vehicle on the roadway—get to a safe place where you can then call 911, which should be your next step. Even if you don’t have injuries, the police will need to make a report so you can file a claim with your insurance.

Exchange Info

This leads us to the next step: exchanging information with the other driver or anyone else involved in the accident. You’ll want to be sure you document the other driver’s full name and driver’s license number, their license plate number, their insurance company and policy number, the type of vehicle that was involved, and where the accident happened. If you can do so safely, it’s also recommended to document the accident by taking photos of the vehicles, the surrounding area, and any damage that may have occurred.

What’s Next? 

Once you’ve gotten the immediate processes in place, you need to address your vehicle’s damage. Fortunately, we have a Nissan collision center to provide the most specialized service possible for your vehicle.

Get in contact with one of our Nissan dealers to figure out when you can bring your vehicle in so we can get you a quote for your car repair. Stop in at Bedford Nissan today.