Countrywide Patterns in Auto Injury Claims

Based on a study of more than 80,000 auto injury claims closed with payment under the five principle private passenger coverages in 2017

Annualized growth from 2012-2017

Claimed economic losses are growing much faster than inflation

Percentage of Claimants

Medical professionals and procedures sought among personal injury protection claimants

Line chart showing growth of attorney involvement

Attorney involvement in claims continues to climb

Number of days for claims with and without attorney

Impact of attorney involvement

Claimants with attorneys wait longer for payment and receive less after paying expenses and legal fees.

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Countrywide Patterns in Auto Injury Insurance Claims

This closed claim study is based on a sample of more than 80,000 auto injury claims paid in 2017 and examines trends in claim patterns, including injuries, medical treatment, claimed losses and payments, the claim settlement process, and attorney involvement.