Auto Insurance Claims/Hit and run

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Expert: Bennie719 - 12/27/2007


Question
Hello,

My car was hit by a backing driver while my car was parked. Several damaged
was done to the front fender of my car. A scene witness caught the driver and
registered the model of the car, color and plate number. He left a note on my
windshield with this info, information that i used to file the police report.
My question is, how long does it take for a case like this to resolve? and what
are the possible outcomes?

thanks for your time,


Victor.

Answer
Hi Victor,
If you haven't already done so, you need to contact the driver of the adverse car, learn his insurance company information and file a claim with them.
They must then get a report from their insured.  The claim should be resolved within 2-3 weeks from that date.
I hope this has been of help.
Your feedback by rating my answer will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Bennie

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I have extensive knowledge in Personal Auto, Homeowners Insurance and Personal Umbrella coverage. I am also thoroughly familiar with claims handeling procedures. Will answer questions related to the above.

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Experience in the area: Served as an expert at askme.com from 7/2000 thru 10/2002 in the catagories of general insurance, auto and home insurance. Answered 422 questions before that site closed. Licensed in California since 1961, first in Life and Health for 2 + years and as a Property/Casualty Agent/Broker since 1964. I sold my business and took early retirement in 1998. Still maintain a valid California Property/Casualty Agent/Broker license. I have been a volunteer at allexperts.com since 2002. I can provide assistance in the following fields: Property and Casualty Insurance, Insurance Law, Auto Insurance Claims.

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