Who Fixes My Car After an Accident?
It is not uncommon for people to ask “Who fixes my car after an accident?”
Being without a vehicle after an accident can be devastating, and a rental car is another expense that you may have to cover until there is a settlement.
Before you take action, it is important to review your policy and speak with your lawyer. This will help you avoid paying for things that you don’t necessarily need to, and doing so can also resolve your transportation issue.
Insurance Repair Details
Insurance companies often “total” vehicles and only pay for what they are assessed to be worth despite how much you may still owe on the damaged vehicle.
Insurance policies may only cover services from certain rental companies or mechanics. It is best to find out all of these details before you take any action. In some cases, your insurance company will even arrange the car rental for you.
What you don’t want to do is get your car fixed or rent a car only to then learn that your insurance does not cover that rental car company, rental cars in general, or the mechanic who worked on your vehicle.
Legal Advice and Property Damage
Turning to a lawyer is always a good idea when you are already stressed and possibly injured. Our lawyers have many years of experience handling car accidents and are familiar with both the procedures and the ins and outs of dealing with insurance companies.
We may even negotiate with the company on your behalf so that you don’t have to try and navigate a difficult process yourself.
During this time, you should also speak with us about the details of any pending expenses or other issues involving the car accident. This will help you get a clear idea of how you should proceed.
Our Experienced Car Accident Lawyers Can Help
When you meet with one of our attorneys, we can examine the details of your accident and help you determine who is responsible for fixing your car after an accident.
In the meantime, the one thing you should avoid doing is fixing the car yourself, as your insurance company is almost certain to avoid paying those costs. It is in your best interests to wait until we tell you the best way to proceed.
Contact an Attorney
After a car accident, you will probably have many questions. In order to ensure you get qualified, knowledgeable assistance, it’s important that you have the experienced lawyers of Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP on your side.
Contact us online or call 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) as soon as possible to get started.
