Learn the proper steps to file a car insurance claim.

Auto insurance claims can involve complex legal issues. You cannot count on insurance company representatives to provide accurate information since they are ultimately interested in protecting their ...

Car accidents and collisions happen. It's an unfortunate reality of driving. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated the number of car crashes in 2023 at over 6.1 ...

WSJ Buy Side is The Wall Street Journal’s research and commerce team. Our commerce content is distinct from our newsroom coverage. We earn a commission from some links in our articles. Learn more. You ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Most car insurance companies allow you to file a claim online, over the phone or through the insurer’s mobile app. You’ll need to fill out a claim form with details about the incident that led to the ...