Posts Tagged ‘Accident’
How long do you have to submit a claim to your auto insurance after an accident?
My husband was just in an accident. A man backed up into our car in the city. He got a police report. The man wants to pay us without going through his insurance. We of course need and estimate which we can’t get until Monday. So if he does not want to pay can we still submit a claim?
This just in! The police advised him against the report as they said our insurance would go up (ny) even though it was not our fault. Now what?
Will my auto insurance rates go up if the accident is not my fault?
I live in texas and a year ago, rear ended a vehicle in a low speed accident. They made a claim, but I did not. My insurance rates did not go up.
Today, I was hit from behind on the ice. The vehicle, a jeep, drove away as I was trying to gain traction and right my vehicle to avoid another collision. I did not get their license plate.
I have no choice but to file with my insurance company. Will my auto rates go up? And would it have been any different if my vehicle had been hit in a parking lot without my being there?
How long does it take for auto insurance to pay out for no-fault accident?
Hello – I was involved in an auto-accident in March of 2006 in which both insurance companies (mine and hers) agreed that it was the other party’s fault and I was a zero-liability. Their insurance company (let’s call them “Venus”, of ease) has asked for receipts ($1000 in rentals which my coverage does not cover), my deductible amount and any other amount which I had to put out (total is about $1,700). I have waited since April for them to pay me. I get letters from “Venus” every other week saying they are “pending further investigation” – but, I am at wits-end and want my money which I had to pay-out for an accident that everyone acknowledges is not my fault.
Does anyone know what the law/rules are in California and how long they can take to pay after they find the other party is at fault? Also, what can I word in a strongly worded letter to get this finally paid. I dont want to hire lawyer for such a low amount – but, that extra 1700 sure would be nice at the moment. Thanks! Chris
BTW, Ive called, faxed and sent letters – I just get the same “pending investigation” BS.
My insurance company is waiting to get paid out also for all the damages. I just wonder if there is some statute that I can cite in a certified letter to them which demands they pay the 1700 now. Otherwise, my own insurance says to take them to Small Claims – and, who has time for that? I’ve called, faxed, emailed – you name it – but, I just want to cite some law and need help with a strongly worded approach to make them pay this . It will be a year in March/April since they’ve accepted liability for their client’s fault.