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Why was a hit and run listed as an at-fault accident on my insurance?

Why would a hit and run in a parking lot while I was at work be listed as at-fault to me? While I was inside the hospital at work, someone backed into my car which was parked in the hospital parking deck. My friend says it will be counted as an at-fault accident, why?

Feb 3, 2019 Charlotte, NC

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Ava Lynch

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Ava joined The Zebra as a writer and licensed insurance agent in 2016. She now works as a senior analyst, providing insights and data analysis as one…

A hit and run can be considered at-fault for a few different reasons. First, you must have uninsured motorist property damage coverage for the accident to be listed as not-at-fault. If your collision coverage pays for the damages, then it is listed as an at-fault accident. Lastly, if you have uninsured property damage, you will need to provide a police report in order for the claim to be processed. Whether you file a claim is up to you. If you can afford to pay for the damages out of pocket, you will avoid your insurance rates being impacted because you filed a claim. At-fault accidents can impact your rate for up to five years. Not-at-fault accidents can impact your rates for up to three years. Check out our claims calculator and guide to filing claims to learn more about when to file a claim and what to expect from the process. Good luck and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

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