Collision Repair Baton Rouge

It's an unsettling feeling that most Louisiana drivers will eventually encounter.....SLAM.....you have just been involved in a wreck! Whether an accident is your fault or that of another driver, you need to take immediate steps after a collision to ensure your safety and protect your pocketbook. At Medines Collision Center, our slogan is to “Take Control and Choose Medines”. But, whether you choose Medines Collision Center or not, we want you to be equipped and prepared when you are in an auto accident.

The first thing that you must do after a collision is keep calm and make sure that everyone involved is as safe as possible, until emergency help arrives. Once you ensure everyone is safe, you should move your vehicle out of direct traffic if it is not too damaged to drive. In taking this appropriate measure, you could save your life. Each year, many people are hit by distracted drivers while standing by the road.

Once you are in a safe location, please make an effort to communicate with the other vehicle owners. If you believe that you were at fault in the accident, you should never admit this to anyone at the scene, to reduce the potential for false or exaggerated claims against you or an insurance provider.

Next, you need to decide if anyone who was involved in the wreck needs immediate medical attention. You will have to make a personal decision whether or not you want to provide first aid to anyone at the accident scene because unfortunately, doing so could result in a lawsuit if the injured person later claims your assistance damaged them in some way. No matter how minor the injuries may seem for the people involved in your wreck, it is always a good idea to call for an ambulance to make sure that everyone gets the medical care that they need and to also ensure that there's an accurate record of everyone's physical condition right after the accident. Taking this measure provides you with the best protection against future fraudulent claims for physical injuries from passengers who were involved in the accident.

At the same time, law enforcement needs to be called to the scene when you are involved in a wreck, so there's an official record of the accident that includes the names and addresses of all drivers and passengers who were involved. It is also important to find any witnesses to the accident who can provide testimony to who's fault the accident was. Be sure to do your best in keeping all witnesses at the accident scene until law enforcement arrives, since they will need to provide their statement to the safety officer in person.

You will also need to call your auto insurer to report your accident. If you were not the cause of the accident and the at fault driver denies responsibility for the accident, your insurance company can assist you so repairs can be started for your vehicle if you have the appropriate coverage, while the insurance companies and attorneys battle out the case to determine who must pay who, in terms of repair costs for your vehicle. If you were the one who caused the accident, you might be tempted to avoid contacting your insurance provider. They may find out about the accident anyway from the party you hit and they may also assist you in this complicated matter. Your insurer needs your side of the story so they can substantiate the amount paid to the other party, which keeps your insurance rates as low as possible, so don't hesitate in reporting your accident to your insurance carrier, even if you were the one at fault.

But after this point, one of the most crucial decisions you can make is the choice of the collision center. Please be wary of anyone (tow truck driver, insurance company, witnesses, etc) trying to persuade you to take your damaged vehicle to one certain shop. It is your right to choose your collision center. Please choose the collision center that you are comfortable with and know will do the job right the first time. Once you have decided on the repairer for your vehicle, please be direct with everyone that this is the collision center of choice.

When it comes to the industry and category of Collision Repair Baton Rouge, there are many reputable collision centers to consider. Medines Collision Center in Baton Rouge offers the latest auto repair and auto body technology to get your car back on the road, in tip top shape. We are also a Wreck Check Car Scan Center, which means we will repair your car right the first time. When your car has been wrecked, help is just a phone call or click away.