What to Do After a Car Accident in Philadelphia

Safety first, then documentation

Move to a safe spot if the car still rolls, put your hazards on, and check everyone in the vehicle. On I-95, Roosevelt Boulevard or the Schuylkill, get behind a barrier rather than standing beside the lane.

Photograph the scene from several angles before anything is moved, including plates, damage and road position.

Call police and exchange details

A police report makes the insurance claim far easier. Exchange names, phone numbers, insurers and policy numbers — no argument about fault needed at the roadside.

Choose your own tow

You generally get to choose who tows your vehicle. Calling a company you picked, rather than whoever appears first, keeps storage fees predictable and keeps the car somewhere you can reach it.

If the car is totalled

Once the insurer settles and you keep the wreck, it still has cash value. Rather than paying storage for weeks, sell it and have it removed — we buy accident-damaged vehicles and tow them free.