15 Jun What You Need to Know About Car-Animal Collisions
Accidents involving animals may seem rare, but it is a lot more common than you would think. Car-animal collisions can cause damage to your vehicle, requiring repairs. National Auto Collision Centers wants to make sure you are prepared in case it ever happens to you, so keep reading.
Safety First
You may feel a bit of shock if you’ve hit an animal, but your priority should be your safety and the safety of any passengers in your car. Move your car to the side of the road, if you are able, and make sure to use your hazard lights.
Call the Police
Even if everyone in the car is okay, you will need to call the police to notify them of the accident. This will be important for your insurance claim, but also to have the animal removed from the roadway for the safety of other drivers.
Gather Information
While waiting for the police, take pictures of any damage to your vehicle, any injuries you or your passengers sustained, the animal, and your surroundings, including any signs identifying the location of the accident.
Keep Your Distance
Whatever you do, do not go near the animal. If it is still alive, it could be dangerous and attack you out of fear. Leave caring for the animal to animal control and the police.
Contact Your Insurance Agent
Report the incident to your insurance agent as soon as possible, providing any documentation and photos they require. Your insurance agent will be able to verify your policy and coverage for damages.
Contact National Auto Collision Center
After any accident, including with an animal, there can be unseen damage that may make your car unsafe to drive. Our National Auto Collision Center technicians in Tucson, AZ, can safely and efficiently repair damage to your vehicle caused by a collision. For more information on our repair services or to request an estimate, call our Valencia Rd. location at (520) 889-2536 or send us a message here.