If I was in 2 car accidents within a month of each other and the insurer of the second accident wants proof of a receipt from the first for damages, should I send it?

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If I was in 2 car accidents within a month of each other and the insurer of the second accident wants proof of a receipt from the first for damages, should I send it?

Both accidents happened the same way. I was rear ended while sitting at a red light at a complete stop. I got my damages fixed from the first accident. Now they are delaying sending my check.

Asked on June 2, 2014 under Accident Law, South Carolina

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

Yes, you should. The insurer is entitled to satisfy itself that a claim, including the amouts claimed for damages is valid, and also that a claimant is not receiving multiple payouts for the same damage and/or is not claiming for damage incurred (and possibly already paid for) in a prior accident. Their request is a reasonable one, and one they are entitled to.


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