Towing and storage after a Motor Vehicle Accident

An unfortunate event of a car accident may occur anywhere and anytime. This may be caused due to someone else’s mistake or an error on your part. No matter what the cause is, one should be prepared with the next plan of action. Here are some tips that will help you in a major or minor accident,

• The first step is to stop the car. If your car is in working condition park the car in a safe place and away from the traffic. You may cause the increase in traffic by not moving away from the road. In case your car stops working then put on your hazard lights and alert the other drivers around you.
• No one apart from you can find out how serious the accident is. Firstly find out if the person with you is alright. Call emergency if required. Get out of the car pulling the seat back ensuring you don’t hurt your neck.
• Call the police and the ambulance in case of death or any major accident where the person is unconscious. Health and safety comes first.
• Keep a track on all the details that have occurred this will be of a great help later.
• See if the car needs to be towed. Call a towing company and before the towing vehicle arrives, ensure that you have collected all the important and essential items from the car. Vehicle towing services arrive at the spot as soon as you alert them. It is always recommended to have their contact details saved on your mobile phone for an immediate assistance.
• Keep your insurance details handy before you call the insurance company. Call them as soon as you are able to as the claim takes time.
• Ensure you do a check up in case you have hurt yourself. In case you have not hurt yourself however you experience any headaches post the accident see a health professional at the earliest.

In case you have not contacted a towing service company, here are few tips that will help you to select one,

• Compare the pricing with the quality of work the towing company offers. You don’t want to pay less that the cost of no quality. Look at the certifications and experience of the company. You can have a look at the feedbacks to get a better picture on the service.
• The towing vehicle assistance should be available 27X7 and should be backed by a 24X7 customer service. This enables you to seek help at any point in time.
• Find out if there are any packages and if yes what the features are and services available in it. Extra services may include jumpstart or knockout services.
• Find out if the 24 hour towing service offers insurance as well. There are a number of companies that offer services that include everything, from the repairs to insurance until delivery of the car once it is ready.