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If another driver caused the accident, you can seek reasonable rental car expenses as part of your property damage claim. The other driver\u2019s insurer may arrange a rental once it accepts liability and confirms coverage. If it has not approved payment, check your own rental coverage before paying out of pocket.<\/p>\n

Getting a rental car from an insurance company can be challenging for a car accident victim. Waiting for repairs or a settlement check for your totaled car often takes too long. If you are like most of us, you need a car to live your life. You still need to get to work if you can, get your kids to school, and keep living your life. Obviously, these concerns are more pronounced in one-car families. If you are in an accident because of someone else\u2019s mistake, there is usually a path to getting a rental car.<\/p>\n

Usually, getting a rental car from the at-fault insurance company is easy. Unless it is not. In that case, getting a rental car after an accident can be World War III. If you are injured, your lawyer may be able to help with the rental dispute as part of handling your injury claim. Ask whether there is any separate charge. If you have not suffered injuries, finding a lawyer can be a challenge because most personal injury lawyers do not take property damage claims on their own.<\/p>\n

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If another driver caused the accident, you can seek reasonable rental car expenses as part of your property damage claim. The other driver\u2019s insurer may arrange a rental once it accepts liability and confirms coverage. If it has not approved payment, check your own rental coverage before paying out of pocket. Getting a rental car […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":62,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-85","page","type-page","status-publish"],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Get a Rental Car After an Accident | Who Pays?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Waiting for insurance to approve a rental car? 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