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Can I switch companies if my rates go up after an accident?
You can shop around for lower rates elsewhere as you please. But keep in mind that the accident will still be on your record for all insurers to see and rate you on — namely, it will show up on your CLUE report, which all insurance companies use to access your claims history. On average, an at-fault accident increased rates by 42% in 2018.
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If someone else crashed my car and they were at fault does it affect my rate?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. The good thing is that the driver is covered under your policy, assuming you gave them permission to drive the car.
Coverage & Claims
If my husband is excluded from his sister's policy, is he still covered as a passenger?
Sorry to hear about your situation. The big question here is this: who was driving the car?
Coverage & Claims
What can I do if I was in a not-at-fault car accident without insurance?
Sorry to hear about your accident. Regardless of whether you had insurance or not at the time of the accident, the at-fault party must pay for the damages.
Coverage & Claims
Can I be sued for damages I caused in a rental car?
Hello and thanks for the question. If you have liability insurance, the other party should be collecting from this.
Coverage & Claims
Can an insurance company only cover the vehicle but not the driver?
An insurance company can deny a claim if the guilty party was not in compliance with the rules set by their insurance plan. This does not, however, mean the guilty party is off the hook.
Coverage & Claims
If I'm uninsured and the person at-fault for the accident is insured, how do I get my car fixed?
Nothing would change in the way the claim should be handled, as far as damages are concerned. Any trouble he is in for not having insurance would be a separate issue.
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General Insurance
Can I get accident forgiveness after an accident?
I'm sorry but you will not be able to have an accident forgiven and removed from your record. Depending on the insurance company, they have specific rules about accident forgiveness — generally, you need to be accident-free for a few years before an accident is forgiven.
General Insurance
I had an accidental ten day lapse between insurance carriers. How long will I be penalized for lapse?
You will have to have had your car insurance for a continuous six months in order to cease being penalized with a higher rate and get credit for having insurance — which should help your rate come down. See this guide to understand how and why a lapse in coverage impacts your premium.
Coverage & Claims
Is it considered an at-fault accident if I hit a tree?
This is considered a single-vehicle accident which is considered at-fault. Unfortunately, in this instance, insurance companies would prefer that you not swerve to avoid a collision.
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What's the average rate increase for a collision claim?
Sorry to hear about your accident. You shouldn't need to get a police report if you were at fault and will be filing as a collision claim.