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If you call the city of Chicago your home, then you need to read this. Over the years of helping Chicago, Illinois 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 Chicago, Illinois, 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 Chicago, Illinois is 1. The average number of fatal car crashes in Chicago, Illinois per day is 169. The number of licensed drivers in Chicago, Illinois is 1,418,329. The average number of cars owned per family in Chicago, Illinois is 1.2. The number of Lisenced insurance agencies including Chicago, Illinois home insurance is 89. The average speed of people driving in Chicago, Illinois is 30. The number of thefts in Chicago, Illinois is 19899 per year.