I live in a apartment building with a floor of parking inside the building. Two days ago, a neighbor who was parking her car next to mine dented and scratched the rear of my car. The damage is fairly minimal but will require some work. She was very apologetic about the situation and left me a voicemail stating that she had hit my car and that would should sync up to exchange insurance information. Later in the day, we talked and she suggested the we exchange a copy of each others insurance card.
In this situation, is it ok to give her a copy of my entire insurance card? Is there any information on this I should not be sharing? For reference, my insurance is GEICO.
posted by cm1088
on Apr 6, 2013 -
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I rear-ended someone last month while on vacation and the other party, an elderly couple, suggested not involving insurance. The police were not called. After supplying an initial estimate that I agreed to pay, they suddenly realized that they are entitled to a car rental, too, and after I agreed to that they stopped answering their phone and email. What now?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 8, 2013 -
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A guy hit my car parked on the street in Cambridge, MA, causing some damage (to the car only, I wasn't around). He left a note. I called him and he wanted to bypass our insurance providers. Please advise.
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posted by A dead Quaker
on Dec 16, 2012 -
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I got into an accident with another motorist. She side swiped my car and then hit a electric post. She failed to yield and was found to be at fault. Now the electric company is asking for $10k to repair the pole damage from me. Without having property damage insurance, and living in a no fault state, is there anything I can do?
posted by Coke15
on Nov 29, 2012 -
30 answers
Got rear-ended and am thoroughly unhappy with repair results. Any tips for negotiating with the insurance company re: how they're handling this?
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posted by kanuck
on Oct 11, 2012 -
4 answers
(CA) Driver who hit me is uninsured and I've begun the claims process with my ins. co. Should I give uninsured driver a head's up?
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posted by chloe.gelsomino
on Aug 6, 2012 -
17 answers
On Friday morning I was in what I consider to be a no-fault fender bender, but Illinois isn't a no-fault state. The other party has already contacted my insurance; I'm not sure what I should be doing to best protect myself. Details inside.
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posted by ictow
on Aug 6, 2012 -
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My girlfriend bumped the wing mirror of a car while parking. She is getting stung for way more damage. What to do?
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posted by Conductor71
on Apr 10, 2012 -
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I got in a minor fender-bender and got a ticket - will my insurance company find out about it if I don't report it?
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posted by boognish
on Mar 3, 2012 -
6 answers
Got in a car accident, car is damaged on the driver side door so that I can't open it or roll down the window. I need to roll down the window to swipe a parking pass to get into a garage, so what should I do?
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posted by symbollocks
on Jan 10, 2012 -
22 answers
Should I get a lawyer, and whose insurance should I make a claim against for an auto accident that was the other driver's fault and which caused significant injury?
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posted by Vectorcon Systems
on Dec 12, 2011 -
15 answers
No lawyer wants to touch this, so how do I negotiate a settlement with an insurance company on my injury claim for a motor vehicle accident?
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posted by loquat
on Dec 9, 2011 -
21 answers
My car was rear ended last night and it's starting to look like the guy who hit me does not have a driver's license or insurance. So I'm not really sure what my next move is.
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posted by dhammond
on Nov 13, 2011 -
20 answers
I got rear ended a couple of hours ago. Called the cops. Should I call my insurance?
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posted by Marduk
on Oct 6, 2011 -
19 answers
In Massachusetts: Yesterday on my way to work, going about five miles per hour in morning traffic, I bumped the car in front of me. (My fault; I was totally distracted by the kid waiting for a school bus who looked like he was about to run into the middle of the street.) We pulled off to the side of the road and I took a look at the "damage" -- a couple of scratches to the paint on the (plastic) bumper....
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posted by shamash
on Sep 27, 2011 -
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Car accident. I am having difficulty thinking this through clearly. Please help me figure out what steps I need to take.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2011 -
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hi Mefites, I need some sound insights and advice regarding a recent auto accident I was involved in California. What to do when a highway patrol accident report is biased against you? what can I do to correct the situation?
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posted by wcmf
on Mar 22, 2011 -
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I had a motorcycle accident (I hit a car). The other driver is at fault. My bike will most likely be totaled, I went to the hospital, and some of my other stuff is broken. What will happen, and what should I be doing to make sure I recoup my damages?
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posted by aaronbeekay
on Feb 27, 2011 -
23 answers
How and where do I get my car repaired? (or, please explain to me how car insurance works)
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posted by genmonster
on Feb 15, 2011 -
8 answers
Car Accident Filter: I was rear-ended this week and while I know you are not my insurance agent, doctor or my lawyer, I would greatly appreciated help on what to do next. (More inside)
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posted by damiano99
on Dec 17, 2010 -
17 answers
Help me make sense of no-fault state car insurance shenanigans! Covered person's insurance company not really proactive or informative. Other driver's insurance company dragging heels and giving the run-around..
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posted by loquat
on Nov 15, 2010 -
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Someone hit my car and left a note, I have their insurance info and have started a claim with their insurance company. What can I expect? (Michigan, USA)
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posted by Vorteks
on Jul 14, 2010 -
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I was rear-ended this weekend and decided not to call the cops to file a report. There's very little damage to my bumper, but I still have some questions about what, if anything, I should do.
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posted by a.steele
on Jun 28, 2010 -
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Can anyone recommend an "accident only" health insurance plan? i.e, it will cover doctor/hospital costs only in the case of accidental injury? I already have a high deductible BCBS plan --- I'm looking for something even more spartan.
posted by blargerz
on Jun 27, 2010 -
9 answers
Minor, minor car accident. Other driver left the scene. No damage to my car. Is there any reason that I should report this to my insurance agency?
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posted by oinopaponton
on Mar 17, 2010 -
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Car Insurance Filter: I've searched but can't find an answer. My car was most likely totaled today by someone rear-ending me. However, I still owe $11K on it. How does this work? How can I get another car? I feel so screwed.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 2, 2010 -
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After I settled an auto injury claim I found out the adjuster mislead me on a number of issues. Had I known that I would have obtained an attorney. Can settled injury claims get reopened (Adjuster says no)?
posted by elizfield
on Dec 17, 2009 -
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Who is at fault in the following scenario (USA, Colorado)? "Person A" in a pickup stopped in the left lane of a 4 lane road waiting for a car in front to turn left. "Person B" in a car stopped behind "person A". "A" and "B" get tired of waiting and seeing no traffic in the right hand lane pull into it to pass the stopped car. "B" hits the right rear quarter panel of "A"'s truck. "A"'s truck is large, "B"'s car is small. "A" asserts (s)he never saw "B".
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posted by cosmac
on Nov 18, 2009 -
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I drive away with the gas nozzle still in my car. Dumb, I know. But, now the attendent says I owe him $692 to have it put back in by a technician. How can I validate this amount?
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posted by ilovehistory
on Sep 16, 2009 -
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I got hit by a car while I was cycling, and reported it to the police. Now the other party is offering to "settle it personally", leaving insurance companies and police out. Is this legal, and is it advisable?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 18, 2009 -
33 answers
Is it legal to accept $500 from a car insurance company, reimbursing me for a repair I'm not going to make? If it's legal, should I?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 30, 2009 -
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In a minor fender bender. Do I have to report the accident to my insurance company?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 29, 2009 -
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If I pay out of pocket for repairs to another driver's car, is there a form I can ask him to sign to prevent later involvement of insurance companies?
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posted by ecsh
on May 26, 2009 -
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My parked car got hit by a truck. Then, before I could get it fixed, it got hit by another truck. How do I handle two claims at once?
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posted by fermion
on Mar 6, 2009 -
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Car accident insurance filter: Insurance company refuses to provide for rental car before sending me the money. What to do?
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posted by coolnik
on Jan 8, 2009 -
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A little kid ran in front of my car in a parking lot and I hit him. He was not hurt and there was no damage to my car. The boy's mother apologized and told me everything was okay. We did not exchange any information. After I drove away she called the police and filed a bogus report. What to do?
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posted by tipthepizzaguy
on Oct 3, 2008 -
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Personal injury filter: I broke my leg very badly--clean break of both tibia and fibula--while visiting my brother's apartment building in Brooklyn NY. I required surgery and a 5-day hospital stay. I will require months of PT and further ortho visits. I don't know yet if I'll lose any time from work beyond the week I was in the hospital, because my job is understanding and will let me work from home for at least a while. I cannot drive for at least a month, so I'm dependent on the kindness of my friends to bring me things, and as I live in a 3-story walkup (in Baltimore), I won't be going anywhere for a while. My question is about whether I should try to have the apartment building owner(s) contribute money toward what I expect to be quite a high amount. I'm not looking for damages--just for whatever my insurance won't cover.
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posted by ImproviseOrDie
on Sep 28, 2008 -
29 answers
What should I do if I'm not sure someone's after the fact claim about a car accident is actually related to the accident?
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posted by rbellon
on Sep 17, 2008 -
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URGENT: Proper handling (e.g. legal/insurance) of the situation - my motorcycle was knocked over when parked, there are witnesses.
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posted by swngnmonk
on Aug 21, 2008 -
9 answers
How do we navigate auto insurance negotiation post accident? My partner was involved in a major auto accident this past week. We're now trying to figure out all the insurance craziness.
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posted by FlamingBore
on Jul 5, 2008 -
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