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What Do I Do With the Damaged Rental Vehicle?
The car rental agency that you rented your car from should have procedures for dealing with car accidents. Most likely, all you need to do is inform the car rental company that you’ve been in an accident, and it will ensure the car is transported to a repair facility.
Suppose the vehicle needs to be moved before the car rental company can make arrangements due to safety reasons. In that case, you should give the rental company all of the information it needs to recover the vehicle.
Can I Get Reimbursement if I Need to Hire a Taxi After an Accident?
Once again, you should ask the rental car agency if it has any policies regarding transportation immediately after an accident. Some agencies may be able to send a shuttle for you or get a replacement vehicle to you almost immediately. If those options don’t exist, you will probably have to cover your costs.
The other possibility is that your insurance might cover those costs. Many car insurance policies offer compensation for some small costs after an accident. Also, if you purchased short-term vacation coverage, this cost may be covered.
What Happens if I Wasn’t Driving a Rental Car, but the Other Driver Was?
In most circumstances, whether the other driver was driving a rental car doesn't matter to you. Your insurance company will cover your injuries and damages, regardless of whether the other driver was in a rental car.
Furthermore, if you need to sue for additional damages, you will be suing the driver of the vehicle, not the rental car agency. In rare cases, the rental car agency will also have some liability, but your lawyer will know how to respond when this is the case.
Should I Purchase Car Insurance Offered by the Rental Company?
If you have good car insurance, don’t bother with the car insurance offered by the car rental company. It exists primarily to supplement insurance with low benefit caps or to provide insurance for people who don’t already have car insurance. But normally, your car insurance should fully cover you, even while driving a rental vehicle.
Should I Speak to My Car Insurance Agent Before Going on a Vacation?
Every car insurance policy is different. Rather than be surprised after a car accident in a rental car, it is better to speak with your car insurance agent before going on vacation.
This lets you know exactly what your insurance will cover before you rent a car and will allow you to purchase additional temporary insurance that might be useful while on vacation.
What Do I Do if My Insurance Company Denies My Claim?
One of the main reasons that you should retain the best rental car accident lawyers in DeLand is just in case your insurance company attempts to deny your claim.
Any claim denial is difficult. But fighting against a claim denial while you are on vacation can be almost impossible. Your car rental accident lawyer can make an impossible situation bearable.
Your lawyer will gather evidence to prove that your claim is valid and file court motions to force the hand of your insurance company. Additionally, your lawyer can take the lead in any appeals process, leaving you free to enjoy your vacation while someone else fights to get you fair compensation.
Will I Need to Sue the Car Rental Company After an Accident?
Your car rental company is unlikely to be liable for your injuries after a car accident in a rental vehicle. Usually, one or both of the drivers in an accident is liable.
However, if the rental company gave you a defective vehicle or failed to warn you about something dangerous with the vehicle, it may be liable for your injury. In this rare case, your rental car accident lawyer will attempt to get a settlement from the rental agency and file a lawsuit if necessary.
Am I Covered if the Vehicle is Stolen?
This is a very interesting question. Comprehensive vehicle insurance covers the stolen car, though this doesn’t mean much to you since it isn’t your car.
What matters more to you are the possessions you had in the car when it was stolen. Curiously, these stolen possessions aren’t covered by your car insurance. They are covered by your homeowner's or renter's insurance.
Thus, odd as it may seem, when going on a vacation where you intend to rent a car, you should bring your contact information for your homeowner's or renter’s insurance policy.
Why Choose Morgan and Morgan?
Our law firm has the best rental car accident lawyers in DeLand, FL. Our experienced attorneys understand how important it is for you to return to your vacation after an accident and will help take care of things as quickly as possible. Contact us today for a free case evaluation for your rental car accident.