If you have been involved in a rental car accident you did not cause, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. However, navigating the insurance policies, the claims process, or a personal injury lawsuit for a rental car accident can be challenging, especially for accident victims who are also recovering from injuries.
Fortunately, a Savannah rental car accident lawyer from at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers may be able to navigate this process for you. When you retain our services, we can offer you legal guidance about the laws and industry standards that govern these types of accidents and defend your rights in settlement negotiations or on trial.
Whether you were driving a rental car during the accident or if you were struck by a rental vehicle, Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can work on your legal case so you can feel free to focus on your continued recovery. You do not have to go through this alone.
For a free, no-obligation consultation on your case, contact a representative at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today at (404) 888-8888.
Understanding Rental Car Insurance
When you rent a car, you become liable for the damages that occur to that vehicle. Yet, as it is not your own car, you may not be covered by your own car insurance. Even if you are covered, the extent of your coverage may differ from your typical car insurance based on your policy.
There are several different types of insurance that may be available when you rent a car. This may include:
- Insurance purchased from the rental company: depending on the details of the policy, this may encompass medical expenses, loss of personal items, and more. A rental company may also offer customers different tiers of coverage to choose from.
- Your personal car insurance: some personal car insurance policies offer coverage that extends to situations where the customer is using a rental car.
- Credit card insurance: offered through certain companies, this may cover a portion of your losses in a rental car accident.
To rent a car from a company, you will have needed to fill out some paperwork and agreed to certain terms of the transaction. These forms can include certain waivers that may lessen your liability in the event of an accident.
If you decide to retain a Savannah rental car accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we can carefully review any applicable policies involved in your accident. We can also examine the specifications of the rental car arrangement and identify what coverage may apply to your accident.
As these types of accidents can involve many different complicated factors, our attorneys will gladly take the lead on your case while you focus on the more important things in your life.
To learn more about how rental car insurance may impact your accident, contact a Bader Scott Injury Lawyers representative today at (404) 888-8888. We offer a free case review to all Savannah car accident victims.
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Rental Car Accident Liability
Rental car accidents are often caused by the same reasons as regular car accidents, such as driver distraction, reckless driving, driving under the influence, and more. Further, drivers may be unfamiliar with the mechanics of a vehicle they have not previously driven. If another driver caused your accident, Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can gather proof of their negligence and liability.
However, the negligent actions of the rental car company may also the root cause of an accident. These negligent actions can include, but may not be limited to:
- Not providing adequate training for rental car employees, who subsequently put drivers in harm’s way with their negligence
- Failing to keep rental vehicles up to date on mechanical inspections or failing to take them out of circulation after a recall has been issued by the manufacturer
- Allowing drivers to rent cars when they should not be capable of doing so
A Savannah rental car accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can investigate your accident and identify the liable party when we represent you. This may involve gathering important evidence that demonstrates how the accident occurred, such as physical evidence, eyewitness testimony, accident reconstruction reports, and more.
Specific evidence for determining liability may include:
- Photographic evidence from the accident scene
- Cell phone records
- Video surveillance
- Police reports
- Medical documentation
- Expert testimony from industry professionals
- And more
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Recoverable Damages in a Rental Car Accident Case
Depending on the details of the case, the victim’s injuries, and other factors, the following damages may be recoverable in a rental car accident case:
- Financial losses related to medical bills, ongoing treatment, and more
- Property damage
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- General pain and suffering, including mental anguish
- And more
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Call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers Today
When you retain a Savannah rental car accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we can handle all aspects of your case. In addition to filing paperwork and examining policies, our attorneys can also negotiate settlements and take your case to trial, if necessary.
Before taking legal action, you should realize O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 dictates a general two-year statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits in Georgia. This means that if you do not act within two years of your accident, you may be unable to recover damages via a lawsuit.
To get started with your free consultation today, contact a Bader Scott Injury Lawyers team member at (404) 888-8888. We offer representation on a contingency-fee basis with no up-front payments required of our clients. We only collect attorney fees if and when our clients recover a settlement offer or court award.
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