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Should I file a claim after my teen daughter (who doesn't have her license yet) got into an accident?
My daughter, 17, damaged my SUV in an accident. She's not on my policy because she doesn't have her driver's license; she only has a permit. Should I file a claim?
Carol Chung · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“The answer to this question depends in part on how your
car insurance
policy is written. If your policy covers permissive users and permissive drivers, then you can probably make a claim.But you should be aware that filing a claim will raise your rates. This is why you should consider getting an estimate for the repairs before you file a claim. If the value of the damage is on the low end, it may make more sense for you to pay out of pocket to avoid a rate hike.
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