Chicago Auto Insurance Claim – Who Gets The Money
Reader question:
When I make an auto insurance claim in Chicago, then who gets the money, me or the repair shop or the other driver?
Greg
Thanks for asking, Greg.
Well, that depends on a few things. Was the accident your fault or the other driver’s fault? Because those are the two defining issues. If a car accident is your fault, then the title put on the IL auto insurance claim is first party claim. On the other hand, if the car accident is not your fault, then the IL auto insurance claim is instead called third party claim. Here is a break down of the two.
- First party claim.
You file a first party claim on your IL auto insurance policy if you are found at fault for an accident and yet you have collision coverage to take care of damage to your own property. You will first pay the deductible that you have signed up for, and when the claim is approved, your IL auto insurance company will issue a check. Whose name is on the check depends on what terms you signed off on in your contract. So long as you agreed to it in your contract, you have no right to complain.
In most cases, the check for a first party claim will have both your name and the name of the mechanic who is repairing your car. The reason for this is that lots of fraud goes on and this insures that the check cannot be used for fraudulent purposes and that you end up repairing your car as desired. In some cases, though, your IL auto insurance company might make the check out to you. You will then be allowed to find a repair shop that you like and have your vehicle repaired there. It all depends on the company and, most of all, the contract.
- Third party claim.
Third party claims are a lot easier, because you are working with the other driver’s car insurance company. Since you have no obligations to them, not having signed their contract, they have to treat you better than they would their own IL auto insurance policy holder. This usually goes more quickly, and the claims check is made out to you.
Cheers,
Fashun Guadarrama.
Cheap Collision Coverage Auto Insurance in Chicago Illinois
Reader’s Question:
How am I be able to get cheap car insurance cost of collision insurance coverage in Chicago, Illinois?
Jean
You can raise your deductible and pick a less expensive car or determine if any other car insurance discounts could apply.
What you pay out of your own pocket before your car insurance policy in Chicago, Illinois kicks in is a deductible. with a higher deductible, you will get a lower car insurance premium. Increasing your deductible up to $500 on collision coverage could reduce your auto insurance premium.
Generally collision coverage is not worth buying for older cars with high mileage because if you ever file an insurance claim for significant damages to your car, your insurance carrier will likely declare your automobile a total loss rather than fix it. That’s because the cost of repairing or fixing your car far exceeds its market value or actual cash value. The value you obtain for the car in the total loss may not justify the auto insurance you pay for the collision coverage.
What Is Collision Coverage Auto Insurance
Reader’s Question:
What is the meaning of collision coverage insurance?
Barnes
Chicago, IL
Car insurance policy definitions and terms may differ due to state laws and individual insurance carrier’s guidelines but generally the definition of collision insurance is a physical damage coverage that covers your car if it hits or is hit by another car or object.
Collision Vehicle insurance is an optional type of physical damage coverage. When you buy this type of insurance policy it covers damage to your motor vehicle when your car hits, or is hit by, another car or object or if your car is in a roll-over accident. This type of automobile insurance coverage will pay for the damages to your car regardless of who causes the crash.
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