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This page concerns whether you must file a police report or notify your insurance company after an accident and how long you must provide information. Thankfully, most car accidents are minor fender benders in which no one gets hurt, and there is little or no property damage. Most of these are rear-end accidents.<\/p>\n

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\nIn 2023, car bumper technology has risen to where it takes a pretty solid hit to do any significant property damage. So while you may still see scrapes and scratches in these minor crashes, you are unlikely to see actual property damage or a significant dent. Sometimes, and the science is clear, people can still suffer substantial injuries without significant property damage.<\/p>\n

If you have been in a car accident in Maryland, a common question is whether you must report the car crash to the police or your insurance company.<\/p>\n

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This page concerns whether you must file a police report or notify your insurance company after an accident and how long you must provide information. Thankfully, most car accidents are minor fender benders in which no one gets hurt, and there is little or no property damage. Most of these are rear-end accidents. 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