Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers | April 1, 2025 | Car Accidents
State Farm, the biggest auto insurer in the US, actually makes filing a claim pretty straightforward. On top of that, drivers who file car insurance claims with State Farm report overwhelmingly positive experiences. According to US News & World Report (USNWR), 48% of State Farm customers were completely satisfied with how easy it was to file a claim. They also reported that 56% of customers were completely satisfied in general with how their claim was handled by the company.
This article will explore the filing process and provide some tips and tricks for easy filing.
State Farm Car Insurance Claims: Step by Step
If you decide to report your accident to State Farm on your own, you have a variety of options to get started:
- Use State Farm’s mobile app—BankRate.com reports that State Farm’s mobile tools are highly rated by customers.
- Call 1-800-732-5246
- Go to State Farm’s online claims page
Be sure that the collision gets reported no later than 48 hours after it occurs.
State Farm: Make a Claim 101
Before you call or go online, be prepared with the right information.
Be ready to provide the following information regarding your San Diego car accident:
- Have all the information you gathered at the scene, like the other driver’s name, license plate numbers, and insurance information.
- If there were eyewitnesses and you have their contact details, have that ready
- Have the police report handy
- If you’ve already gotten an estimate on repairing the damage to your car, have that information available
In addition to these helpful items, State Farm also advises, “Be polite, but don’t tell anyone the accident was your fault, even if you think it was.” This quote is from their article “How to Handle an Auto Accident,” which also recommends that you don’t sign anything. It’s ok to sign the police report, but check with your car accident attorney for anything beyond that.
If you have State Farm’s optional roadside assistance coverage, you can also get help with an undriveable vehicle after an accident.
Statistics & Ratings: State Farm Car Insurance Claims
Many drivers re-evaluate how happy they are with their insurer after a collision. If that’s your situation, here are a few key points to consider about State Farm insurance:
- State Farm earned a high Bankrate score of 4.3 out of 5.0. One of the reasons given was due to State Farm’s above-average customer satisfaction score.
- USNWR conducted a survey that found 73% of State Farm customers were either “likely” or “very likely” to recommend the company.
- Bank Rate also awarded State Farm their “Best Auto Insurance Company for Safe Drivers” distinction.
- After an accident, State Farm’s increased rates were actually 14% lower than what other carriers would have raised rates to, according to USNWR.
- State Farm has about 60,000 employees with 62% being women.
It’s worthwhile to consider as many factors as possible when selecting an insurance provider.
Contact the Car Accident Lawyers of Pines Salomon Injury Lawyers in San Diego, CA, for Help Today
If you need help filing a State Farm car insurance claim, a San Diego personal injury lawyer from Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers can help. You can focus on healing from your injuries and let them handle the stress, paperwork, and negotiations for you. Contact one today for a free case review.
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