Car accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. According to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) there were about 100,000 reported auto accidents in the last year alone! Slick road conditions from rain or snow increase the possibility of an accident occurring. Vehicle accidents cause millions of dollars in damage every year and add to traffic congestion on busy roadways. When one gets into a car accident, it is so easy to feel alone and overwhelmed. The stress from dealing with the insurance company, scheduling vehicle repairs, and getting the proper medical care can be a lot to deal with. Getting a tow truck to help you get your vehicle to the repair shop can be the least painful part of dealing with the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident if you have the right tow company in your contact list. Baltimore Towing would like to offer some helpful advice and explain a bit of the process that will take place in the event you have an auto accident.
What to Tell a Tow Truck Driver After a Car Accident
First and foremost, check everyone involved for injuries and dial 911 to report the accident. Then get as far off the roadway as possible to avoid further injuries from oncoming traffic. It can be especially dangerous to stay on the scene of an accident in a roadway on freeways, bridges, or curves where visibility is limited, or drivers are cruising at freeway speeds. Next be prepared to paint a clear scene of the accident to the tow truck dispatcher so they can send out the right truck and driver for the job. Here is some helpful information you should be prepared to provide to expedite service.
– What is the make, model, and year of the vehicle in question.
– Where did the accident occur?
– What type of damage was done to the vehicle, is it overturned?
– Is the vehicle blocking traffic?
– If the vehicle has gone off the road, they will need to know how far off the pavement the vehicle is.
Tow Truck Drivers; First Responder After a Car Accident
After the dispatcher has been provided with the information they need, Baltimore Towing will send out an experienced driver who will turn on his beacon lights and set out safety cones to warn traffic that an accident has occurred and to slow down. If the accident occurred on a roadway, the tow truck driver will put the vehicle onto the tow truck and begin to clear up any excess debris, or oil that is in the road, so traffic can safely pass and be on their way. Secondary accidents often occur as a result of a previous accident and can cause a major problem on busy roads. If the vehicle crashed into an embankment or slid down a hill, special tools and equipment like winches and snatch blocks may need to be used. This can be an intricate process and will require an experienced tow truck driver to safely remove the vehicle without causing further damage. Good Samaritans may occasionally try to help you, this is not recommended and can be dangerous and cause further damage to not only your vehicle, but theirs too.
Emergency Roadside Assistance & Flatbed Towing Services in Rosedale, Rossville, Middle River, Essex, Overlea & Greater Baltimore, Maryland
Having a friend in the towing business will come in handy if you experience a car accident or breakdown. Baltimore Towing has licensed, trained, and experienced tow truck drivers who are ready to serve you if the need arises. Contact us today!
