Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents happen every day in busy cities like Fresno. Some of these crashes cause large-scale injuries, which can disrupt your life, cause you pain, and result in costly bills. Often, you can look to the at-fault driver’s insurer to pay your losses. However, when one or more of the cars involved in the accident is a rental car, trying to determine who is liable can be more complicated.
Our dedicated car accident attorneys have a proven track record of successfully assisting in Fresno claims involving rental car accidents. With qualified assistance and a commitment to hard work from our energetic team, you will have a strong chance of recovering the compensation you need to move forward. Reach out today to begin speaking with a dedicated advocate.
Which Insurance Company Is Responsible After a Rental Vehicle Collision?
After most motor vehicle collisions, the parties exchange contact and insurance information. The at-fault driver’s insurance company typically assumes the cost of repairs to the car, as well as any medical or other expenses resulting from the crash. Accidents involving rental cars are more complicated because more than one insurer can be involved.
Rental Car Insurance Plan
When people sign a contract to rent a car, whether for a day, a week, or even longer, they have to decide whether to purchase the rental car’s insurance coverage. The rental car company’s insurer generally handles the claim if they purchase rental car insurance.
Driver’s Private Insurance Plan
If the driver elects not to purchase the optional supplemental insurance, the driver can look to their primary insurance policy to see if it covers them for accidents involving a rental car.
Credit Card Companies
If the driver used a credit card to rent the car, their credit card company might offer them additional protections.
Our well-versed legal team can review the relevant rental car insurance policies to determine the best path forward after a Fresno wreck. Call today to learn more about the process.
Potentially Liable Parties After a Rental Vehicle Crash
After a wreck involving a rental car, more than one party could be held accountable for the losses sustained by an injured party.
Other Drivers
If another motorist contributes to a collision, such as by speeding, driving drunk, driving distracted, tailgating, running a red light, or otherwise driving recklessly, that driver could be liable for the costs of an accident. Our diligent legal team can carefully search for proof of the driver’s negligence by speaking with eyewitnesses, reviewing the police report, examining medical records, visiting the crash scene, reviewing video and camera surveillance footage and photographs, and procuring other relevant evidence.
Rental Car Company
The rental car company could be liable for the costs of an accident if they did not perform necessary maintenance on the vehicle and a mechanical problem caused the crash. We can review the vehicle maintenance and repair records to see if the car was up to date.
Mechanic
If the car malfunctioned because of a faulty repair or if the mechanic who performed the last service failed to notice a problem, the mechanic could be legally responsible.
Manufacturer
If the car was in an accident because of an inherent manufacturing defect, the vehicle’s original manufacturer or the manufacturer of any replacement parts could be at fault.
At Valero Law Group, we understand the steps involved in conducting a detailed investigation to determine who is at fault and building a strong case for compensation after a Fresno rental car wreck. Learn more about determining liability by reaching out to a dedicated advocate.
Call a Fresno Attorney for Legal Guidance After a Rental Car Crash
Like all types of motor vehicle crashes, rental car accidents in Fresno can cause devastating injuries. If the car that harmed you was a rental vehicle, you might not know where to look to get the compensation you need.
Call our seasoned legal team, who can skillfully investigate the crash and sort through the insurance plans to help you get the assistance you deserve.
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