Can I get a rental vehicle when my car is being repaired after an accident? This question arises right away after a car accident: Can I get a rental vehicle? In some instances, the damaged vehicle for the client isn’t driveable or is not safe to operate on the roads and they ask:

Can I get a rental? #

The short answer is: Yes, you can. However, it depends on where we are in the process of liability determination. And who is going to pay for it? I advise my client that the easiest way to get a rental vehicle is to file a property damage claim through your own insurance company. If you have rental coverage they are going to put you in a vehicle right away. They are gonna take care of it for you much faster.

Then if we go with option #2 Option number 2 is – If we wait for the at-fault driver’s insurance company to finalize their liability determination. It may take a week or two.

Why? #

They are going to wait for the police the report, they will want to talk to their insurers about what happened before they accept liability. In the meantime, you are kinda stuck without a vehicle. We do advise our clients sometimes: Hey go out, rent a vehicle, give your own card and then once the liability is been accepted they will have to pay for it if the vehicle is not driveable.

Those are your options and if you have any other questions give us a call at 314-352-6800. Thank you very much and you have a wonderful day!

Bajric & Ramic Law Office
Nedim Ramic – Auto Accident Lawyer – Personal Injury Attorney