I Rear Ended My Other Car, Now What?

It sounds crazy, but it happens: People running into their own cars. If you own more than one vehicle and they’re both covered by the same provider, you might wind up dealing with this situation if you make a careless turn coming into the driveway. So what happens next?

• If you have a liability-only policy, nothing happens. Your insurer will cover the damages if you hit someone else’s car, but not if you run into your own vehicle.
• If you have comprehensive and collision, you’re covered. In this instance, it works just like if you ran into a tree or something. Sure, it’s technically your own fault, but that’s what insurance is for. The question is whether it’s worth paying the deductible.
• If someone is injured, your PIP may cover it. Suppose you get whiplash running into the old truck in the driveway. Your Personal Injury Protection should cover you.
• If you decide to cover the damages yourself, no problem. You’re only required to report accidents to your insurer when you want to make a claim, or when someone else has suffered losses. If you run into your own car in your driveway, there’s no law against saving yourself the embarrassment and keeping this "just between us." Just tell the mechanic "I don’t want to talk about it" when they ask what happened.

Most accidents in Plano, TX actually happen near the home, so this might not be as weird as it sounds. If you have any questions or you’re looking to get covered, get in touch with Paragon Independent Insurance Agency. Whether you’re covering one car or several, Paragon Independent Insurance Agency can get you the coverage you need.