Absolutely! Do not assume that just because they agreed to accept payment directly from you, that the incident is over. Insurance companies need to be notified of losses in a timely manner. If you don't report a loss and pay yourself and the other driver claims other damages, your insurance company may not pay for them if you did not report it. Injuries due to accidents can become apparent long after the accident occurred. Protect yourself by reporting the claim. That's why you pay insurance premiums in the first place.
The same as any other accident. If you have damages you submit a claim. If you have no damages then there is nothing to claim.
I would guess that your gross claim is the total amount of damages done and your net claim is the damages less your deductible. The gross claim may also include the cost of adjusting the claim, like sending someone out to appraise your damages. The extra costs aren't held against you, only the total damages.
No, the insurance company when settling the claim will have you sign a waiver of damages for their insured before giving you a check.
You need to make a claim against the neighbors homeowners insurance for damages. Since it sounds like it was an "act of god" they may not cover the damages. In that case you have two choices, you could use your comp insurance to cover damages, if you have comp coverages on your policy, or pay the damages out of your pocket and see if the neighbor is willing to help out with the charges.
You have five options: 1). You can gather their insurance information and file a claim against their policy. 2). You can file a claim on your own policy and pay your collision deductible. 3). You can have the other party pay out of pocket for the damages. 4). You can pay the damages your self. 5). You can not fix your car.
The amount of a claim from an accident has no bearing on the drivers legal requirement for financial responsibility. All drivers are required to carry financial responsibility before they drive. whether or not they have had an accident
Yes, the claim will be paid. While your brother may receive a ticket, he is still entitled to compensation for the loss.
Yes
Definetely you can claim for the damages caused by the tree falling on your house. The Insurance companies cover these damages under the property insurance. Just you have provide the photos of the damaged house aas an evidence to claim your money.
Unless there is a specified time frame in your families insurance policy there is no specific set time. That said, your families insurer could deny any claim you may have if you are not listed as a driver. Meaning you and your family would be paying out of pocket for any claim/damages you cause.
If the tenant damages the property he is liable for such damages. The Landlord may or may not have his own insurance for this purpose but the tenant is liable. If the Tenant has his own insurance (Renter's Insurance) then the Tenant may file a claim and damages will be covered by that insurance.
You are supposed to and I would reccommend that you do. You simply notify them but do not place a claim. Covers you if the out of pocket does not work especially if a bodily injury claim comes along!