What to do after a car accident in Stamford
A short, practical checklist for Stamford drivers right after a collision — from the scene to the body shop.
The first minutes after a crash are loud, confusing, and rushed. This is the order that actually helps you in Stamford.
Check yourself and your passengers first. If anyone is hurt, call 911 before you do anything else. Move vehicles out of traffic only if no one is injured and the cars still drive. On I-95 or the Merritt, a fender bender left blocking a lane becomes a second accident fast.
Call Stamford Police for any crash with damage over Connecticut's reporting threshold. An officer on the scene writes a report that your insurance company will ask for. Get the report number before you leave.
Take photos of every panel on both cars, the road, signs, and the other driver's plate and insurance card. Phone photos are fine. Wide shots first, then close-ups of the impact.
Get the other driver's name, phone, insurance carrier, and policy number. Don't discuss fault at the scene. Even a polite "sorry" gets quoted back to you later.
Call your insurance company the same day to open a claim. You can choose your own body shop in Connecticut — the insurer can suggest one, but they cannot require it.
Bring the car to a shop on Greenwich Ave or wherever you trust. A good shop will handle the adjuster, order parts, and give you a written timeline. That is the part we do.
If the car is unsafe to drive, ask the tow driver to bring it straight to the shop. You do not have to take it home first.
Questions about your car?
Call the shop on Greenwich Ave. We answer, give you a straight quote, and tell you when we can fit you in.