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What To Do If Your Rented Car Meets With An Accident?

If you're driving a vehicle, you need to keep it in a safe condition always. If you're driving a rental automobile, you're in for a lot of trouble with the car rental business, car insurance company, and so on.
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Published on March 29, 2022

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    Contact the rental car insurance company:

    In most cases, the rental company's vehicle is covered by insurance. Always inquire about the insurance documents from the automobile rental company before renting the vehicle, as you might face additional penalties for the damage if the vehicle is not insured. Even though the automobile is insured, some damage may not be covered by that vehicle's insurance plan, so read the insurance documents while renting the automobile to know what types of accidents are insured by the insurance and the maximum amount of incidental insurance covered in the paperwork includes. As a result, after the accident, you will be able to evaluate the damage. 

    File a Police Report:

    You must submit a police complaint before delivering the damaged vehicle to the rental business. When the rented automobile is involved in an accident, this is critical information. A copy of the police report should also be kept on hand, along with the driving license, which must be provided to the auto dealership. Once everything is verified, make sure you get everything back because you'll need it for your insurance claim as well.

    Contact with the other persons who have been impacted:

    All the time, we thought of this problem as a one-way street. That indicates the automobile collided with a boulder, tree, or other obstacles on the road, causing the accident. If one or more people are injured due to the accident, you must compensate them as well. You must give the other person your contact information, take them to the hospital if necessary, and pay the requisite charge. Both parties should be there in front of the police when submitting the police complaint to write the report correctly and fairly.

    Contact The Car Company:

    When you've finished all of these steps, notify the automobile business and give them an update on what you've done so far. Together with their representatives, analyze the damages and negotiate the ultimate sum you must pay on the spot. During the rental term, you are responsible for the vehicle. Return the vehicle to the rental office or another place in the company's network if it's driveable. It is preferable to do first aid before bringing the vehicle to the rental company. This will make it easier for you to pay for the damage.

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    Last Updated on March 29, 2022


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