{"id":11617,"date":"2021-06-17T13:56:54","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T08:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tyremarket.com\/tyremantra\/?p=11617"},"modified":"2021-06-17T13:56:54","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T08:26:54","slug":"how-to-make-a-car-insurance-claim-after-an-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tyremarket.com\/tyremantra\/how-to-make-a-car-insurance-claim-after-an-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Car Insurance Claim After An Accident?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having auto insurance is a necessity in India. While many people understand the importance of getting a claim while purchasing the vehicle and renewing it – they often get confused when it comes to making a claim. Insurance claims are critical to recovering the cost of damages to the car. Policyholders have a minimal idea about how to make a claim.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This article will outline the procedure for making a car insurance claim after an accident. It will highlight the steps to follow when the damage is done to your car and when the third party sends you a legal notice making a claim. The article will tell you the list of important documents that you need for making a car insurance claim after the accident.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Claim process for damage to your car:<\/b><\/h2>\n

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In most cases, the claim is made against damages to your car. The process is simple and involves a few regular documents. Here are the steps you should follow –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The first step is to call the insurance company as soon as the accident happens. You need to inform them about the damage done to your vehicle.<\/span> <\/li>\n
  2. Many people forget to intimate the police and file an FIR. The driver and vehicle details are important for that purpose.<\/span> <\/li>\n
  3. Next, you should take the car to a garage and get an estimate of the damage. Meanwhile, fill a form on the insurance company\u2019s website to make a claim.<\/span> <\/li>\n
  4. A surveyor from the company will visit and make a report of the damage. The surveyor will send the report to the insurer after careful evaluation.<\/span> <\/li>\n
  5. You can get the car repaired and send the invoice to the insurer. You need to attach the document with the claim form that you are submitting to get approval.<\/span> <\/li>\n
  6. Check whether you will get a cashless claim or reimbursement. Based on that, you can either get the car repaired there and then or get the reimbursement after you get it fixed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Documents needed for Car Insurance Claim:<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Apart from the claim form, you need to provide certain documents to the insurance company for making the claim. These are important documents that support your claim for damages. Here are the documents you need –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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