The rental car industry is a billion dollar industry. Here in Georgia, the new Rental Car Center at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has increased the number of rental cars driven in the City of Atlanta. The Rental Car Center provides rental cars to travelers who come to Atlanta through one of the busiest airports in the world. Many of those travelers that rent a car are using Georgia interstates, meaning those who travel on interstates have a higher chance of being involved in a rental car accident. In either situation, it is important to be knowledgeable of how to handle a rental car accident since theses cases are very different from regular car accidents.
When you are involved in a rental car accident there are some steps that you need to follow. First, call the police so the accident is properly documented. Second, be sure to take pictures of the damage to all vehicles. It is important that there is evidence of the damage for both the insurance companies and the rental car company. Third, gather the other driver’s personal insurance information as well as the rental car company’s insurance information so that you can properly file a claim with both companies. With this information, an attorney can help you find out whether the rental car driver also had extra coverage available to you through their rental car company. Last, contact your insurance carrier to report the accident and setup a claim if necessary.
If you are the driver of a rental car, you should always be familiar with rental car accident coverage on your personal auto insurance policy. Your insurance agent can give this information to you. Rental companies such as Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, and Avis offer more coverage at a higher cost to further protect you if you are part of a rental car accident. Be sure to always ask the rental company what coverage applies when you rent the car. Finally, many credit card companies now also offer complimentary rental car insurance through certain cards. Check with your credit card company to see if your card could offer extra coverage if you are involved in a rental car accident.
If you have suffered injuries from a rental car accident where you were not at fault, please call our law firm for a free case evaluation. Rental car cases are more complicated because they include multiple insurance policies. It is important to have a knowledgeable attorney that knows how to best handle these type of cases and will get you every penny you deserve. Failure to properly file with all applicable insurance companies could cause you to miss out on critical insurance money to pay for expensive medical bills. We have successfully handled rental car accident cases and discovered extra insurance coverage for clients. Call our firm today.