you don't have to do anything...but you should and would be wise to so...your insuring contract will have wording similar to this, ''you agree to promptly report any and all losses'' if you're not At Fault and wish to use the other company that's ok they will just close it once they know you are taken care of...there are many many reasons to report this, and that are all geared to protect you.....
It is very easy for one to file an auto accident insurance claim with Progressive Insurance. One can file an auto accident insurance claim with Progressive Insurance by calling a Progressive agent by phone or filling out a form on the official Progressive webpage.
What type of claim? Damage or injury?
The first step to file an auto accident injury claim is to see a doctor within a couple of days of the accident, fill out the medical forms and be sure to stick to your care plan.
You need to file an insurance claim on any accident in which a claim is going to be made on both parties.
"The process of filing an auto accident claim varies from company to company. It is reccommended that one document the event requiring the filing of a claim as thoroughly as possible, and that these details are kept handy while the claim is filed."
file and pursue a claim or dont. If you do file , file a police report, get a copy of the report and have your property insurance company pursue the claim against the insurance company covering the party or parties involved in the auto accident
Yes you can.
You should file an Auto Accident report with your local authorities, this is a standard procedure for any accident whether you are at fault or not. If you have sustained damages or injuries you should also file a loss notice or a claim with the other party's insurer to receive compensation for your loss.
It is up to the driver to subit the auto accident claim. You should submit the claim as soon as possible after the accident.
Within 24hrs
One would think that a claim should be filed as soon as possible - why someone would deliberately wait for weeks and weeks to file the claim creates questions about the validity of such claims.
An auto accident claim should be filed after the accident happened. Be sure to have a police report and the other parties insurance information before reporting your claim.