Insurance Terms
Insurance Claim
A formal request to an insurance company for coverage or compensation for a covered loss or policy event.
In Personal Injury Cases
After an accident, you typically file an insurance claim with the at-fault party's insurer (third-party claim) or your own insurer (first-party claim) depending on the circumstances.
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