AFTER CAR ACCIDENT DO I HAVE TO NOTIFY MY INSURANCE COMPANY?
Our lawyers represent people injured in a Minnesota auto accident. One question we often hear is: Does a person have to report a car accident to their insurance company if the accident or crash wasn’t their fault. The answer is: it depends.
First of all, if you or a family member are injured in the car accident you definitely have to report it to your automobile insurance company. This is because MN law says your auto insurance is responsible for paying your medical bills regardless of who was at fault in the accident. See What Is No Fault Insurance.
If you are not injured in the accident and only have damage to your vehicle, you should look at your policy to see if there is any requirement to report the accident.
In general, if you only have a property damage claim, it may not be necessary to report the accident to your auto insurance company. If the other driver’s insurance pays for your damage, it is often not necessary. However, it is different if you have full coverage and your car is totaled. In that case, you might want to ask your insurance company how much they would pay for your car.You might get a better deal from them than the other driver’s insurance.
You should also be aware that your insurance company can find out about the crash anyway if there is a police report.
CAR ACCIDENT INJURY LAWYERS
If you or someone you know is in an auto accident in MN and have questions about insurance coverage or your legal rights, call us. You can speak with an attorney for a free consultation. That’s what we’re here for. We are Minnesota personal injury attorneys.Our lawyers, Pam Rochlin and David Rochlin, have more than 25 years’ experience successfully handling hundreds of auto accident injury cases.
We have big firm experience, but we are also able to provide small firm attention. A car accident lawyer can meet you at our offices in Minneapolis, Edina, Woodbury, and St. Louis Park. Our top attorneys also meet people at their homes in many surrounding cities throughout Minnesota, including Richfield, Chaska, Chanhassen, and Apple Valley. Also, Burnsville, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Maplewood, St. Paul, Forest Lake, Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato, Rochester, etc.