my car was hit while i was at work, it was in a park position and they damaged my car. now their insurance company is not wanting to get me a rental car and it has been 13 days since it has happened. what are my rights and how long should i wait before i get a lawyer. and should i keep asking people to take me to work or should i let the insurance company reinburse me??
2007-08-09 15:20:47 · 10 answers · asked by s.primus 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
If your car is safely driveable you will not get a rental until the repairs to your car start. If your car is not safely driveable they owe REASONABLE rental car charges until your car is repaired. If you have not mitigated your damage, I suggest you do so NOW.
2007-08-09 15:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by bundysmom 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You have to use your insurance to get a rental car...and you also have to pay at the time you rent the car and your insurance company will reimburse you. Any damages should be paid by your insurance and they will go after the other company. If you didn't have insurance you are just SOL. You should not have been driving in the first place without it so you will just have to wait until the other company wants to settle, which can take a couple of years.
2007-08-09 16:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure, but get something signed regarding payment and accident responsibility, and give him only a short time before actually reporting it, because people sometimes decide to change the story afterward and report it themselves as a hit and run, with a "witness" who got your plate number. In other words, you can choose to work it out amicably, but protect yourself at the same time. Depending on the level of damage, there may still be a police report required, by the way, or the car cannot legally be repaired. In Manitoba, for instance, that level is $1,000. There is always a police report required if someone is injured in an accident.
2016-05-18 04:16:12 · answer #3 · answered by dominique 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good lord.. could you be more vague?
Clearly there is a reason your not in a rental.
It could be that they are still trying to get in touch with their insured.... there insured is required to speak to them regarding accidents and if they havent they cant pay out yet
It could be that your car is drivable and not in the shop yet...
So whatever... try to "get a lawyer" all you want.. they wont even take this case first of all and youll lose more money then youll gain.
How about instead of complaining you be an ADULT and ask what the hold up is and listen instead of assuming the world is out to get you?
It isnt just "magic" and "poof" you call someones insurance and they pay..
2007-08-09 16:12:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best source of advice and answers will be your insurance agent. Report the accident and let your insurance handle the details for you. Why would you want to involve a lawyer, do you want to give away part of your settlement?
2007-08-09 15:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your insurance company and ask them they may pay for you to have one and sue the other peoples insurance thats what i seen done in the past
2007-08-09 15:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jonathan L 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
thats what happens when you have a shitty insurance company. unless stated in your statement that they will provide a rental in this situation then there is nothing u can do.
2007-08-09 15:30:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do you know who did it? Go to the court and file a lawsuit. You should ask this in the Law and Ethics section, youll get better help there.
2007-08-09 15:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by Felliph3 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
rick had a good point. everybody is after the cheapest insurance you can get.
Have a claim and you'll see what cheap is.
2007-08-09 15:55:19 · answer #9 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
not to hurt ur feelings, but basically: ur screwed. sorry :(
2007-08-09 15:28:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋