Can I File an Auto Insurance Claim for a Cracked Windshield (and Other Common Questions)

There are lots of questions that are never answered when you first sign up for auto insurance. Normally, the facts are about limits and premium payments, not about odd circumstances like whether or not a windshield crack is covered. If you live in Newark, NJ though, it does help to know how these things work. 

A Cracked Windshield 

The answer is usually that a cracked windshield is covered if you have comprehensive coverage, but there’s a major caveat to this piece of good news. Normally you won’t even begin to reach your deductible because the cost to repair will be so low.

Hitting a Large Animal

Should you hit a large animal (like a deer), then you’ll likely be covered under collision or comprehensive insurance. It all depends on the type of policy you have, but for those who want to stay safe in Newark NJ, it helps to have this type of precaution in place. And make no mistake about it, it is almost better for you to hit the animal than to try to swerve out of the way at the last second. 

Rear-ended or T-Boned

Essentially, if you have a specific type of collision, it still falls under general accidents for the insurance company. E.S.T.I.R. Inc. wants you to know that if you that if you do happen to be rear-ended, make sure you get out of the way of oncoming traffic first.  

There are so many scenarios that may happen on the road, and thus somewhat futile to discuss each one in detail. At the same time though, knowing the specifics can make it easier for you to choose between one policy of the other. Call E.S.T.I.R. Inc. if you need more information about how different accidents work under your policy.