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How long after an accident do you have to tell your insurance company?

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Admarlow. | 11:34 Mon 22nd Feb 2010 | Motoring
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anyone know the time limit?
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From Moneysavingexpert.com:

Under the Limitation Act 1980, if you are making a claim against someone else you have:
6 years to claim for property damage
3 years to claim for injuries
from the date of the incident. No need to rush then!!

If the person you are claiming against refuses to give you the details of their car insurers, you...
12:16 Mon 22nd Feb 2010
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somebody hit my car
12:07 Mon 22nd Feb 2010
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There is no set time limit, unless it is specified in your Policy schedule, or your Insurance Company's Terms of Business.
12:08 Mon 22nd Feb 2010
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You don't have to tell them at all. If it's not your fault there is no need. They may well like you to tell them but you don't have to.
12:12 Mon 22nd Feb 2010
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thanks!
12:21 Mon 22nd Feb 2010

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