How long after a car accident can you make a claim?
You must always tell your insurer about a car accident as soon as possible. Ideally, within 24 hours of the accident taking place. If you're making a claim, you will need to check your insurance policy, but most companies demand you claim within two weeks.
How long do I have to make a hit and run claim?
If you are injured by a hit and run driver, the MIB operates a time limit of three years to start a claim, in general. However, this time limit can differ in certain circumstances.
Is there a time limit to report a car accident in UK?
In general, insurers state that the reporting of a car accident time limit in the UK is 24 hours from the time the accident took place. But not all insurers work to this time limit.