Car Insurance After an At-Fault Accident in Washington

An at-fault accident in Washington typically stays on your insurance record for 3-5 years and affects renewal pricing, but the size of the increase varies enormously by carrier and claim severity.

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Accident forgiveness in Washington

Some Washington carriers offer accident forgiveness after a clean history, which can prevent your first at-fault claim from raising your rate at all. It's worth checking whether your current policy includes it.

See how an at-fault accident affects your rate in Washington.

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Common questions

How much will my rate go up?
It varies widely by carrier and claim size. This is exactly the kind of gap a rate comparison after an accident tends to reveal.

All estimates on this page are free, non-binding, and for informational purposes only. They're not an actual insurance quote.