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If you call the city of San Jose your home, then you need to read this. Over the years of helping San Jose, California consumers shop for and buy insurance on line, RateElert wants you to know the top 5 claim reporting tips/mistakes you can make if you are involved in an accident in San Jose, California, avoid these mistakes.

Tip # 1: DO NOT leave the scene of the accident. Never never.

Tip # 2: Call the Police immediately to report the accident. Never wait till you get home or call the next day, this is a no no.

Tip # 3: DO NOT admit fault and DO NOT discuss the accident with anyone except the police and your claims representative. Loose lips sink ships.

Tip # 4: Exchange Information with the other drivers, Ask for:

Name , address, drivers license #'s, and phone #'s of other drivers and witnesses.
Year, Make , Model, and license plate number of all cars involved.
Name of Insurance Company and policy # for other drivers involved.

If you fail to get this information, you will have a hard problem getting your claim settled quickly anmd accurately.

Tip # 5: DO NOT forget to call your Insurance Companies Claims Department to report the accident. The 24 hour claims reporting phone # is listed on the back of your insurance ID Cards.

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The rated cost of auto insurance compared to other cities in San Jose, California is 9. The average number of fatal car crashes in San Jose, California per day is 43. The number of licensed drivers in San Jose, California is 469,950. The average number of cars owned per family in San Jose, California is 2.67. The number of Lisenced insurance agencies including San Jose, California home insurance is 38. The average speed of people driving in San Jose, California is 35. The number of thefts in San Jose, California is 3549 per year.