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  "@type": "HowTo",
  "name": "What to do at the scene of a collision",
  "description": "Step-by-step guide for what to do immediately after an auto accident in Texas — safety first, then documentation, then claim filing.",
  "url": "https://axiscollisioncenter.com/api/v1/howto/what-to-do-after-a-collision.json",
  "inLanguage": "en-US",
  "publisher": {
    "@type": "LocalBusiness",
    "name": "Axis Collision Center",
    "url": "https://axiscollisioncenter.com"
  },
  "step": [
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 1,
      "name": "Check for injuries",
      "text": "Make sure you and any passengers are uninjured. If anyone is hurt, call 911 immediately."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 2,
      "name": "Move to safety if possible",
      "text": "If the vehicles can move and traffic is a hazard, pull to the shoulder or out of the lane. Turn on hazards."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 3,
      "name": "Call the police",
      "text": "Texas requires reporting any accident with injury or property damage over $1,000. The police report is critical for insurance claims."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 4,
      "name": "Exchange information",
      "text": "Get the other driver's name, phone, insurance carrier, policy number, license plate, and driver's license number. Take photos."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 5,
      "name": "Document the scene",
      "text": "Photograph all vehicle damage from multiple angles, the position of vehicles, traffic signs, weather conditions, and any visible injuries."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 6,
      "name": "Get witness contact info",
      "text": "If anyone witnessed the accident, get their name and phone number for your insurance claim."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 7,
      "name": "Notify your insurance",
      "text": "Call your insurance company from the scene if possible. Most have 24/7 claims hotlines."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 8,
      "name": "Choose your repair shop",
      "text": "In Texas, YOU choose where your car is repaired — not the insurance company. Call Axis Collision Center at (832) 615-6065 for free towing and a no-obligation estimate."
    }
  ],
  "canonical": "https://axiscollisioncenter.com/api/v1/howto/what-to-do-after-a-collision.json"
}