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\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Do After a Car Accident in West Sacramento | Rippers Body Shop<\/title>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Bebas+Neue&family=Barlow:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@600;700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n :root {\n --red: #C8102E;\n --red-dark: #9b0c22;\n --black: #0d0d0d;\n --charcoal: #1a1a1a;\n --steel: #2c2c2c;\n --ash: #3d3d3d;\n --silver: #b0b0b0;\n --white: #f2f0ec;\n --cream: #e8e4de;\n --yellow: #F5C518;\n }\n\n *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n\n body {\n background-color: var(--black);\n color: var(--white);\n font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;\n font-size: 17px;\n line-height: 1.75;\n overflow-x: hidden;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 NOISE OVERLAY \u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n body::before {\n content: '';\n position: fixed;\n inset: 0;\n background-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 512 512' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.04'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\");\n pointer-events: none;\n z-index: 1000;\n opacity: 0.35;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 HEADER \/ NAV \u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n header {\n background: var(--charcoal);\n border-bottom: 3px solid var(--red);\n padding: 0 40px;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: space-between;\n height: 72px;\n position: sticky;\n top: 0;\n z-index: 100;\n }\n\n .logo {\n font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;\n font-size: 2rem;\n letter-spacing: 0.08em;\n color: var(--white);\n text-decoration: none;\n }\n\n .logo span { color: var(--red); 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padding: 0 24px 60px; }\n article { padding: 40px 0; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--steel); }\n aside { padding: 40px 0 0; }\n .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .hero-content { padding: 40px 24px 60px; }\n .cta-banner { flex-direction: column; padding: 40px 24px; text-align: center; }\n header { padding: 0 24px; }\n nav a:not(.cta) { display: none; }\n footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; padding: 24px; }\n }\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<!-- HEADER \n<header>\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"logo\">Rippers<span>.<\/span><\/a>\n <nav>\n <a href=\"#\">Services<\/a>\n <a href=\"#\">Gallery<\/a>\n <a href=\"#\">Reviews<\/a>\n <a href=\"#\">Blog<\/a>\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"cta\">Free Estimate<\/a>\n <\/nav>\n<\/header>\n\n<!-- HERO -->\n<div class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"hero-grid\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-accent\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-content\">\n <div class=\"hero-eyebrow\">Local Guide • West Sacramento<\/div>\n <h1>What to Do After a Car Accident<br>in <em>West Sacramento<\/em><\/h1>\n <div class=\"hero-meta\">\n <span>Taller mec\u00e1nico Rippers<\/span>\n <div class=\"dot\"><\/div>\n <span>5 min read<\/span>\n <div class=\"dot\"><\/div>\n <span>Accident Recovery Guide<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-stripe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- PAGE BODY -->\n<div class=\"page-body\">\n\n <!-- ARTICLE -->\n <article>\n <p class=\"intro-text\">Nobody plans for a fender bender crossing the Tower Bridge or a collision on I-80, but accidents happen. When they do, adrenaline makes it hard to think clearly. As your local auto body shop in West Sacramento, we want to make sure you stay safe and protected.<\/p>\n\n <!-- STEP 1 -->\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-header\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">01<\/div>\n <h2>Prioritize Immediate Safety<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-body\">\n <p>Before checking the damage to your car, check the damage to yourself. Your safety comes first \u2014 always.<\/p>\n <ul class=\"checklist\">\n <li><span><strong>Move to safety:<\/strong> If the vehicle is drivable, move it to the shoulder or a nearby parking lot away from traffic flow.<\/span><\/li>\n <li><span><strong>Hazard lights:<\/strong> Turn them on immediately to alert other West Sacramento drivers on the road.<\/span><\/li>\n <li><span><strong>Stay in the car?<\/strong> If you're on a busy freeway like Business 80, it's often safer to stay buckled inside until help arrives.<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- STEP 2 -->\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-header\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">02<\/div>\n <h2>Contact the Authorities<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-body\">\n <p>In California, you are required to report an accident if there are injuries or if property damage exceeds $1,000.<\/p>\n <ul class=\"checklist\">\n <li><span><strong>Emergency:<\/strong> Dial 911 immediately if anyone is hurt \u2014 don't hesitate.<\/span><\/li>\n <li><span><strong>Non-Emergency:<\/strong> For minor scrapes in city limits, contact the West Sacramento Police Department.<\/span><\/li>\n <li><span><strong>Get a report:<\/strong> An official police report makes the collision repair insurance process significantly smoother.<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- STEP 3 -->\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-header\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">03<\/div>\n <h2>Document Everything<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-body\">\n <p>Think of documentation as the \"SEO of insurance\" \u2014 your insurance company and repair shop need solid evidence. Use your phone to capture:<\/p>\n <ul class=\"checklist\">\n <li><span>The position of both vehicles from multiple angles<\/span><\/li>\n <li><span>Close-up shots of all visible damage<\/span><\/li>\n <li><span>The other driver's license and insurance card<\/span><\/li>\n <li><span>Street signs or landmarks \u2014 this establishes the exact location in West Sac for your claim<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- STEP 4 -->\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-header\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">04<\/div>\n <h2>Know Your Rights: The Right to Choose<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-body\">\n <div class=\"pro-tip\">\n <div class=\"pro-tip-label\">California Law \u2696\ufe0f<\/div>\n <p>In the state of California, <strong>you have the legal right to choose your own repair facility.<\/strong> You are not required to use the \"preferred shop\" your insurance company suggests. You deserve a shop that prioritizes your car's safety and factory standards \u2014 not the insurer's bottom line.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- STEP 5 -->\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-header\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">05<\/div>\n <h2>Get Your Car to a Trusted Professional<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-body\">\n <p>If your car isn't safe to drive, don't leave it to a random tow truck driver. At Rippers Body Shop, we offer <strong>Free 24\/7 Accident Towing.<\/strong> We pick up your vehicle and bring it directly to our West Sacramento facility to begin the assessment immediately.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- WHY US -->\n <div class=\"why-us\">\n <h2>Why Rippers Body Shop?<\/h2>\n <div class=\"services-grid\">\n <div class=\"service-card\">\n <span class=\"service-icon\">\ud83c\udfa8<\/span>\n <h3>Precision Auto Painting<\/h3>\n <p>Factory finish color matching on every vehicle, every time.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"service-card\">\n <span class=\"service-icon\">\ud83d\udd27<\/span>\n <h3>Structural Collision Repair<\/h3>\n <p>Ensuring your car is structurally safe for your family before it leaves our shop.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"service-card\">\n <span class=\"service-icon\">\ud83d\udccb<\/span>\n <h3>Free Estimates<\/h3>\n <p>No surprises. 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