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How do I report a car accident to Elephant?

I was in an accident and I know I need to report it to Elephant, my car insurance company. I've never been in an accident before, though, and I don't know where to start—and to be honest, I'm still shaken up. How do I report a car accident to Elephant?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“I’m so sorry to hear about your accident—I hope you’re physically all right, even if you’re having a difficult time emotionally. I’m happy to say that reporting an accident to Elephant is easy—you can either use the company’s online claims service, or call 1-844-937-5353 and talk to a claims representative.
The entire process through your
car insurance
should take no more than 15 to 20 minutes.
Make sure to file a claim
as soon as possible
. Otherwise, you can prolong the process of getting paid for your claim.
If you’re concerned about or unsatisfied with your coverage at any point, remember, it’s always okay to shop around—especially if you’re worried about accidents happening again. One good way to make sure you’re getting the coverage you need is to use the
Jerry
app. We’ll get you personalized quotes from top-of-the-line providers in minutes so that all you need to do is pick the plan that works best for you. And best of all–we do this for free.
Best of luck—and I hope that your claim is processed easily and quickly!”
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