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Towing companies in Bedford VA are called to all types of roadway incidents, including:

• Vehicle breakdowns
• Vehicle collisions with other vehicles, fixed objects, animals, or pedestrians.
• Single vehicle crashes

Regardless of the type of call, or who requested the service, once they arrive on-scene, Towing Companies in Bedford VA are expected to:

Ensure Site Safety

Approaching traffic should be warned of the incident. Flashing lights, flares, signs, barricades, cones and flaggers should be deployed as appropriate to prevent additional vehicles from becoming involved, and or additional incidents altogether. Sight distance to the incident as well as to overall recovery area must be considered and addressed in order to prevent additional vehicles from becoming involved.

Drivers, by-standers, responders, and anyone else must be protected from harm. Injury or death from fire, explosion, equipment failure or malfunction must be considered and addressed by establishing safe distances for those around.

Property damage at the scene, including, but not limited to fluid debris on the roadway, soil contamination from fluid debris, damage to grass, trees, shrubs should all be identified and remediated.

Recover & Remove Vehicles from Incident Scene

Vehicles should be recovered and positioned for loading as appropriate for transportation away from the incident scene. This will often require the use of a winch and appropriate rigging (chains and other hardware). The tow truck, winch, and all necessary hardware must be properly sized and in good working order. Attachment to the casualty should be made to a structurally significant member. Movement of the casualty during winching must be anticipated and planned for to prevent damage or injury.

Vehicle manufacturers’ procedures for securing and towing should be followed to ensure damage free transport.

Provide Safe Keeping for Vehicles and Property

Vehicle damage sustained in a crash can lead to additional problems later on. Damage to a vehicle’s wiring can lead to a fire hours or even days after the initial crash. Damage to the passenger area or cargo area can leave the vehicle’s interior and or contents exposed to the elements.

With proper tools and training, Towing Companies in Bedford VA can fulfill their duties without adding to the damage or injuries. That’s why local Bedford VA residents rely on Terry Johnson Towing.

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