Someone hit my parked car. Should I file a claim with my insurance?

If someone hits your parked car and leaves the scene, here's what to do, what insurance may cover and when filing a claim ...

If You Get in a Car Crash, the Risk Is Growing Your Insurance Won’t Pay

Auto insurers didn’t pay out on 45% of auto liability and medical claims they resolved last year, according to a Wall Street ...
AutoGuide

There's An Almost 50% Chance Your Car Insurance is Useless

The odds that a car insurer will pay out when a policyholder files a claim have dropped sharply over the past decade, according to a new analysis of thousands of company regulatory filings.Auto ...
Business Insider

When to File a Car Insurance Claim

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Business Wire

Satisfaction with Auto Insurance Claims Strained by Higher Deductibles, More Total Losses, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Auto insurance rates have finally started to decline from the near-record highs of 2024, but customers are still feeling the sting of several years of sky-high insurance ...

5 Insurance Statements That Can Complicate an Auto Claim

A few words after a crash can create a surprisingly big headache during an auto claim. Statements that sound harmless, casual ...
Autoblog

10 States Where Auto Insurance Claims Are Most Rejected and Why

Learn the top reasons for denial, state-specific challenges, and actionable tips to strengthen your claim. Needing to file an auto insurance claim is never fun, and claim denial is salt in the wound.
Wall Street Journal

The Car Insurance Claims Process: Step-by-Step Guide for Policyholders

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MarketWatch

How Do I Check My Car Insurance Claim History?

Our team looked at over 100 of the top auto insurance providers in the U.S., from national providers like USAA, Travelers, and State Farm to regional providers like Erie Insurance. 8,500 Data Points ...
Business Wire

Auto Insurance Claim Satisfaction Rises on Combination of Soaring Vehicle Values and Growth of Straight-Through-Processing Claims Management, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The nationwide surge in used vehicle prices has given an unexpected boost to auto insurance customers who experience a total loss—their vehicles might be worth more than ...

Auto Insurers Pay Nothing on 45% of Claims

Auto insurers closed 45% of resolved liability and medical claims without making a payment in 2025, up from 35% a decade earlier, The Wall Street Journal reports. The figures do not mean every unpaid ...
MarketWatch

How To File an Insurance Claim

Our team looked at over 100 of the top auto insurance providers in the U.S., from national providers like USAA, Travelers, and State Farm to regional providers like Erie Insurance. 8,500 Data Points ...