A fender-bender is stressful even when no one is hurt. Knowing the right steps ahead of time keeps you calm, protects you legally, and makes the repair process far smoother. Here is exactly what to do after a minor collision in Oakland Park.
1. Check for Injuries and Get Safe
First, make sure everyone is okay. If the cars are drivable and it is safe, move them out of traffic to a shoulder or parking lot, and turn on your hazards.
2. Call the Police if Needed
In Florida you are required to report a crash that causes injury or significant property damage. A police report also gives you an official record that protects you if the other driver changes their story later.
3. Exchange Information — and Document Everything
- Names, phone numbers, driver license and insurance details.
- License plate and vehicle make/model.
- Photos of both cars, all damage, the scene, and the position of the vehicles.
Stay factual and avoid admitting fault at the scene — let the insurers determine liability.
4. Notify Your Insurance
Report the accident to your carrier. You do not have to accept their first offer or their preferred shop (more on that next).
5. Remember: You Choose the Repair Shop
This is the step most drivers do not know. In Florida, the choice of repair shop is yours — not your insurance companys. You can bring your car to BumperDoc Oakland Park no matter who you are insured with, and we will handle the claim from start to finish.
6. Get a Free Estimate
Send us a few photos or stop by, and we will give you a free written estimate and get you back on the road fast.
Free Photo Estimate at BumperDoc Oakland Park
Family-owned since 2011, BumperDoc Oakland Park handles collision and express auto body repair and full collision repair in-house — all insurance welcome, free written estimates, and a lifetime warranty on our refinishing. Snap a few photos of the damage and send them for a free estimate, or call 754-701-5086. Find us at 793 NE 45th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334.