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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Tips for Car Accidents Caused by Animals</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0">A lot of car accidents are caused by animals every year. Animals are unpredictable, and when they dart out from tall weeds, a home, or a nearby forest, they can be impossible to avoid. Some car insurance covers animal damage, and nearly all animal car accidents are handled the same by car insurance carriers.</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0"><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></h3>
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<ul class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size"><li>If your car insurance policy includes comprehensive coverage, the entire cost of your animal car accident will likely be covered.</li><li>Handling different types of animal damage can vary, depending on whether the animal has an owner.</li><li>Comprehensive coverage is also helpful if you encounter storm damage, flying debris, fire, or theft.</li><li>Check your declarations page to find out what types of coverage you have.</li></ul>
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<h2 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-3">Comprehensive Insurance Covers Animal Accidents</h2>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-4">Knowing what damage to look for and how to handle an insurance claim due to animal damage can save you both time and money.</p>
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<ul id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-6" class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size"><li>Your car insurance can potentially cover all animal car accidents if you have purchased comprehensive coverage. Take photos of the damage, and call your insurance agent if you need help filing the claim.</li><li>The cost of the damage must exceed your deductible. Otherwise, you will be on the hook for the full cost of repairs. </li></ul>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-8">Making a police report is essential. Even though there’s no “suspect” for them to arrest or ticket, letting the police know about your accident proves to your insurance company that it happened. </p>
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<h2 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-10">Tips for Specific Types of Animals</h2>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-11">Handling different types of animal damage varies according to whether or not the animal has an owner. Pet owners are often held liable for animal accidents. Of course, wild animals such as deer don't have owners, but you may be asked about it when filing a claim. It is all a part of the process so that the claim can be filed accurately.</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-13"><strong>Deer</strong></h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-14">Deer are easily the most common animals hit on U.S. roadways. They are large enough to do severe damage to your car and sometimes can even cause injury to the driver and passengers. It all depends on the type of vehicle and its speed. Because deer are so prevalent, it is very important to get a police report, which will come in especially handy if you recently purchased your car insurance policy or if you recently have filed another deer claim. It will verify information about the accident to your insurance claim adjuster. Some insurance carriers do not require a police report; if you are unsure, check with your agent.</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-16"><strong>Dog</strong></h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-17">Hitting a dog with your car is a little different from hitting other animals, because dogs usually have owners. Owners are responsible for damage caused by their dog when it has not been appropriately restrained. The standard procedure is for the dog owner's homeowners policy to cover the damage. However, if there is no such insurance, the dog's owner would be held personally responsible.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-19">Sometimes, the owner would prefer to cover the damage out of pocket versus filing a claim. Other times, small claims court is required. It all depends on how the owner responds to the situation. If you cannot locate the dog's owner, your car insurance policy's comprehensive coverage will cover the damage. </p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-21"><strong>Bird</strong></h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-22">Often, the only damage that birds cause is to the windshield. Windshield coverage is also provided under comprehensive coverage. If you have a deductible, check around with local glass companies to see whether they waive deductibles.</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-24"><strong>Raccoon</strong></h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-25">A raccoon might seem small and harmless when it comes to a car accident, but it is still possible for it to do a lot of damage, depending on what kind of car you drive. If you hit a raccoon with your car, and you drive a compact, be sure to get it checked out immediately. The animal is likely to have damaged the undercarriage, and that can severely affect your vehicle if left unfixed.</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-27"><strong>Cow</strong></h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-28">As you can imagine, your car is likely to sustain substantial damage when hitting such a large animal. Similar to hitting a dog, the cow's owner would be responsible for any damage, because the cow should not have been in the roadway. It is possible to file a comprehensive claim under your car insurance policy and then have your insurance company subrogate the claim. The insurance carrier would go after the animal's owner. Your vehicle may be repaired sooner if you file the claim under your car insurance policy.</p>
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<h2 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-30">Comprehensive Coverage</h2>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-31">Your comprehensive coverage would cover animal damage not listed here, as well. Comprehensive is the one type of coverage that protects your vehicle against physical damage to your car <em>not</em> involving a stationary object or another vehicle. You will also find comprehensive coverage to be helpful if you encounter storm damage, flying debris, fire, or theft.</p>
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<h2 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-35">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</h2>
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<h2 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size"><strong>What types of car insurance are there?</strong></h2>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Collision insurance covers damage caused by your car colliding with a vehicle or stationary object while you were driving, such as hitting another car or a mailbox. Comprehensive car insurance covers other types of damage, such as colliding with an animal or damage from vandalism or falling tree branches.</p>
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<h2 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size"><strong>How do I file a car insurance claim?</strong></h2>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">You will want to file a car insurance claim if someone was injured due to an accident or collision, if property was damaged, or if your vehicle was damaged. You can file a claim by contacting your insurance carrier, either by phone or through its website. If you file a claim through the website, an agent will call you to talk through the details and collect additional information.</p>
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<p>To read the full article, <a href="https://www.thebalancemoney.com/car-accidents-caused-by-animals-527081">click here.</a></p>
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