it all depends on your past record, your ins company, and how severe the damage. state farm and a few others have accident forgiveness. low end companies will jack your rates if you report a claim against other drivers that hit you just because you are making them work.
Speeding tickets affect your insurance rates for at least 3 years in most states.
Your rates shouldn't be affected, as long as he wasn't in an accident in your car.
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This will depend on how long you have been with that insurance company. If you have not been with them very long then your rates may increase. If you have been with them a long time your rates might not increase but you may lose a loss-free discount. If you lose the discount your premium will go up but your rates will remain the same.
According to my experience, it should not affect your insurance rates if you were not at fault. I was involved in a hit-and-run myself, and at the time I was too nervous to jot down the correct license plate. I filed the report anyways though.Of course, due to the severity of the accident and whether or not you were injured, that would determine how much money your insurer need to shell out. However, as long as it's not your fault, they have no reason to increase your rates.Good luck!
In most states it is 39 months. It will also affect your insurance rates.
Very likely yes. This is especially true since you are at-fault for the accident. (meaning you caused the accident). Some insurance companies reward loyalty and may have "accident forgiveness" program if you have been a long time customer with them.
5 to 6 years
Depends on what insurance company it is.
No. As long as you were not involved in the accident then it shouldn't affect your driving record. You must also not be the owner of the vehicle that was involved in the claim.
they put points on your license, then your rates go up about 100 dollars every 6 months.
The length of time a car accident affects your insurance rate can vary with different companies. It can take from 5 to 7 years for your rates to go back down. It doesn't hurt to shop around for car insurance to try to improve your premiums paid.