After a traffic accident, your emotions may be running high. That’s why it’s important to plan for emergencies ahead of time. Don’t let stressful circumstances stop you from calling the towing company of your choice. Below is a helpful guide that outlines your rights, as they pertain to a towing vehicle after an accident.

Why Do You Need a Towing Company?

An auto collision can happen when you least expect it, at any time of day or night. After the initial shock wears off and the police have concluded their questioning, you will need to quickly figure out how your vehicle will be removed from the scene. It’s very likely that the police officer will call the county tower before you have time to contact your preferred towing company.

If an unknown tow company arrives before you’ve made arrangements to tow your vehicle, you have the right to deny the towing service, unless the police officer has decided to impound your car. As long as you aren’t being arrested and are free to leave the scene, you can legally refuse the first tow service and wait for the towing company that you or your insurance company has hired.

Why Should You Choose Your Own Towing Company?

There have been many cases where the first tow truck driver to arrive on the scene took it upon themselves to tow a motorist’s vehicle without stating their company or rates. The motorist may have been confused or didn’t realize what was going on until they received a hefty bill in the mail. The best way to avoid being duped or misled is to contact your own towing company immediately after an accident and remain on the scene to authorize the tow. Find a preferred tower today, and put their contact information in your smartphone, so that it will be available should you ever need emergency towing services.

Be prepared for whatever happens on the road, and choose a trusted towing company before you need one. Let the affordable towing professionals at Buckeye Riverside Towing in Cincinnati, OH, handle all of your towing needs. They offer 24-hour towing and heavy-duty recovery services at your convenience. Call (513) 244-7200 or visit their website for additional information.