Car Accidents and Insurance Coverage

What to Do After a Car Accident If You Don't Have Insurance

If you have no insurance and cause a car accident, you may have to pay what years worth of monthly insurance premiums would have cost.

If Your Car Accident Insurance Claim Gets Denied

You were in a car accident, and it wasn’t your fault.

Buying Car Insurance: 6 Steps

It's a good idea to do your homework and shop around when you're buying car insurance. Follow these 6 tips to get the best coverage.

Saving on Car Insurance: 17 Tips

If you're looking for tips on saving money when it comes to car insurance savings, 17 is your lucky number.

Car Crash Claims and Subrogation

Subrogation is a legal procedure that lets an insurance company make a claim against a third party, to recover benefits that the insurer paid to its insured.

Should You Get a Collision Damage Waiver When Renting a Car?

Learn how a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) works, the pros and cons of getting one, and other ways you can get insurance coverage for a rental car.

Teen Car Accidents: What Happens to Parents' Car Insurance?

If your teen gets into a car accident that is his or her fault, you can expect your car insurance to soar.

The Cooperation Clause and an Auto Accident Insurance Claim

If you've got a car insurance policy, it includes what is called a "cooperation clause" which, as the name indicates, requires the insured (that's you) to cooperate reasonably with the insurer.

Allstate Car Insurance Claims Process

Disputes with Allstate include taking too long to process a claim, not willing to cover all repairs (minus your deductible) or denying your claim.

Geico Car Insurance Claims Process

Every auto insurer has a process for documenting and settling auto insurance claims, and GEICO is no exception. The GEICO claims process is similar to that of other car insurers. This article looks at some of the key steps in the process.

State Farm Car Insurance Claims Process

Here's what to expect when filing a car accident claim with State Farm, and discussing the accident with your adjuster.

How Does State Farm Calculate Pain and Suffering From a Car Accident?

How does State Farm calculate pain and suffering from a car accident?

After a car accident, what should I do if my car insurance claim is denied?

After a car accident, what should I do if my car insurance claim is denied?

How can I sue my insurance company for a car accident claim denial?

How can I sue my insurance company for a car accident claim denial?

Should I suggest ADR for a car accident insurance dispute?

Should I suggest ADR for a car accident insurance dispute?

How do I get my physical therapy covered after my accident?

How do I get my physical therapy covered after my accident?

If I file a vehicle damage claim under my collision coverage, will my rates go up?

Do your insurance rates always go up for having made a car accident claim?

Should You Accept an Auto Insurance Settlement?

An auto insurance settlement may offer you exactly what you seek without having to step inside a courtroom. However, settlements often require negotiation, and it can be hard to know when to accept an offer.

What are punitive damages in a car accident case?

What are punitive damages in a car accident case?

What does it mean when you sign a release of liability after a car crash?

I was involved in a car accident a few days ago and the other drivers insurance company made an offer to fix my car and also sent a release of liability. What is this and do I need to sign it?

Are Insurance Companies Lenient on Bad Weather Car Accidents?

Remember that liability for a car accident is based on negligence, and that the weather is just another factor for the insurer (and a jury) to consider in determining whether a driver was negligent.

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