Our claim tips articles cover every step of the way, whether you’re about to file an auto insurance claim or are trying to understand settlement details. Get post accident tips for navigating the damage report process, or learn what industry terms like “auto liability demand” and “subrogation” actually mean. Find out how to protect yourself from insurance fraud, or educate yourself to make sound decisions about claims settlement. We’ve got tips you’ll want to check out for the A-to-Z of auto insurance claims.

Auto Insurance Claims: Top 10 Items You Need When You Make A Claim

Auto Insurance Claims: Top 10 Items You Need When You Make A Claim
By Darryl Lee

1. Who did I have an accident with? Be sure to get complete information from the other party(ies) involved. This means copying down their address, driver’s license #, date of birth, and ask for their phone number.  In addition, obtain their insurance information including, the company, policy #, agent if there is one, the policy begin and expiration date and their phone #. You need to make sure that you have as much info as possible to give your insurance company; this will help get your claim resolved as fast as possible.

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Filing an Auto Insurance Claim: When Do You Need a Police Report?

Filing an Auto Insurance Claim: When Do You Need a Police Report?
By Holly Harmon

Certain accidents absolutely need a response from local law enforcement – local Police, Highway Patrol, Sheriff or other entity. Which department responds will be based on the jurisdiction in which the accident happened.  But do you always need a police report?

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