{"id":7271,"date":"2021-02-22T11:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T11:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/301webdemo.com\/oegema\/?p=7271"},"modified":"2026-02-06T05:07:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:07:27","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-get-in-a-minor-collision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-get-in-a-minor-collision\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if You Get in a Minor Collision"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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You\u2019re out running errands when suddenly you hear that horrible sound of metal crunching on metal. Maybe you\u2019ve hit someone who stopped suddenly \u2014 or you\u2019ve been hit from behind. There are so many ways to get into a minor collision. Even if the damage to your car isn\u2019t very bad and no one is injured, it can still be a very upsetting experience. You may start worrying about how this will impact your\u00a0auto insurance<\/a>\u00a0rates in Ottawa. The most important things to do after a minor collision is to make sure that everyone is safe and the proper steps are followed:<\/p>

  1. Stop your car.<\/li>
  2. Call the police or Ontario collision reporting centre.<\/li>
  3. Take photos.<\/li>
  4. If you can safely do so, move your car out of the way of traffic.<\/li>
  5. Record the details of the accident.<\/li>
  6. Call your auto insurance company.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Stop Your Car<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    It\u2019s illegal to leave the scene of an accident. You must immediately stop your car as soon as it\u2019s safe to do so. Turn on your hazard lights so other cars can clearly see you and realize you are not moving. Only exit your car if it\u2019s safe to do so.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Call The Police Or An Emergency Collision Centre<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Depending on the severity of the accident and the condition of the drivers, you will either need to call the police or an\u00a0emergency collision centre<\/a>. You must call the police under any of these circumstances:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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