Most insurance companies need a police report for a claim. It is also proper to inform the authorities so that the dead or injured animal can be taken care of. In some places it is a crime (a traffic ticket or violation of game laws) and you could be charged with leaving the scene of an accident.
A photo of the deer might help your cause but the insurance Co. won't process the claim without a police report.
Only if you report it accurately.
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If you have full coverage then you just call your insurer and report the accident. If you just have liability then your on your own. The deer likely has no insurance.
if you are HITTING a deer in Indiana then you should probably stop.
You will need to for the insurance claim for car repairs.
Yes, it is very illegal. It is known as child abuse. If you know of this happening, report to the police.
Indubitably.
The state of NY is not going to pay for damages to your car if you hit a deer. You need to make a police report and contact your car insurance agent.
I regrentfully was a witness to a deer hit just last night. My 8yr old daughter begged me to turn around to see if we could help. After arriveing back at the scene the actual "hitter" had returned and informed us the police were on the way. Apairently what you should do if you hit a deer in new york state is to stay with the deer, call the police ,and have a report made. The insureance co. is suposed to pay any deductible and all repairs to the vehicle as long as you stay at the sight and a police report is made. You may want to call you local wildlife rescue center to help the deer because the only thing the police will do is shoot it.
Assault of a police officer.
Usually not in the comprehensive claims especially if the vehicle was parked at the time the damage occurred. In the case of deer or animal collision I would call the police at the time of the accident because they company will want the driver listed on the police report. Also, note that theft and uninsured motorists are cases where you are required to call the police as soon as it is discovered and have them complete a report.