I was in an accident over a month ago that was not my fault. I am wondering if it is possible to receive compensation for being without a car?
2007-06-20 02:15:08 · 10 answers · asked by rache6987 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
If the other person had insurance and was found to be at fault they should pay for a rental car until your car is fixed or they give you a check for the replacement value of your car.
If they do not have insurance and you have uninsired motorist and rental, your insurance company shouldpay for a rental car. It is usually limited to an amount per day though.
2007-06-20 02:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by randomcobweb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To a certain point. The at fault party (when they eventually accept) are responsible for covering your rental when repairs are being done on your car. Now.. as fair as them covering it while they investigate the claim.. thats a little more iffy.. usually they will cover about a week or so if you get in one out of pocket... but.. if youve received at "mitigate your damages" letter... your out of luck. That letter basically means "were investigating.. were not covering your rental righ tnow.. you need to go through your carrier"
Loss of use.... (which means getting paid for not having a rental) is iffy as well. Some companies will make you provide proof that you used money b/c you didnt have a car (aka.. taxi receipts.. bus receipts... etc) b/c really.. thats all they owe you for.
Others will give you 15 or so bucks a day for a reasonable amount of days (again.. probalby not a whole month.. they dont owe that b/c they are still investigating)
2007-06-20 02:22:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-07 00:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by bojan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most insurers have an allowance for a rental car, and you can try to go against the person at-fault for "loss of use".
2007-06-20 02:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your crossing a street and a car hit you and had suffered an injury the other party's insurance will compensate you. Not for being without a car but for bodily harm.
2007-06-20 02:34:24 · answer #5 · answered by Mon 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you have insurance & have uninsured driver coverage you should just let your insurance company handle every thing.
Thats what you have insurance for.
If you or the other driver have no insurance you have to go to court to get money from the other party.
Thats what lawyers are there for.
If some one is at fault & causes damages to you you have the right to be compensated. But you or the insurance company need to go after the person at fault.
2007-06-20 02:30:43 · answer #6 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If your policy allows for rental of a car, then you can do that. Otherwise, no compensation.
2007-06-20 16:19:12 · answer #7 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's called a rental car. The other drivers' insurance will pay for one.
2007-06-20 02:19:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could potentially get what the estimated amount would be to rent a car of the same caliber for the time frame that you were without a car.
2007-06-20 02:19:52 · answer #9 · answered by Yes I am here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a lawyer and find out for sure
2007-06-23 11:51:22 · answer #10 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋