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Unfortunately, the short answer is, “It depends.” Generally, the at-fault parties’ insurance company is legally liable for the costs of repair and recovery associated with the accident. However, multiple factors can complicate the issue of financial responsibility. When the at-fault party is uninsured or underinsured, the other parties may be stuck with their repair and medical bills unless they have uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance. And each state has unique laws and stipulations that can shift or even negate the at-fault party’s fiscal and legal responsibilities to the other parties. It’s best to call an attorney to see how the specifics of your case and insurance coverage will come into play.

Motorists who are not restricted by law – such as having their license revoked – and sufficiently able-bodied can rent a car after the accident. However, unless the motorist’s insurance company explicitly provides rental car reimbursement, the motorist will have to pay for the car rental out-of-pocket or through their own auto insurance policy’s rental car coverage. Most insurance companies offer rental car coverage as an optional service, so motorists should check their policies and determine whether rental car coverage is an option. Our car accident lawyers can help you decide whether we can recover the cost associated with a rental car.

Motorists should seek a personal injury lawyer with extensive experience with the specific type of accident. Motorists should also check references and reviews from the lawyer’s colleagues and previous clients. The sooner you hire a car accident lawyer, the stronger your case can be.

Operators of public vehicles – and, more broadly, any company employee operating a company-owned vehicle for official business – are expected by law to operate company vehicles safely. When a company employee is deemed at-fault, the company is frequently liable for the resulting damages. This is the case with accidents involving public transportation; the metro service governing the vehicle’s use is responsible for the employee’s negligence. Claims against public entities require following very strict time guidelines. For that reason, it’s best to speak with a personal injury attorney ASAP.

We have seen an increase in rideshare companies involved in accidents. Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft carry extra insurance on their drivers for these situations. Whether you were a passenger in a rideshare accident or hit by a driver of a rideshare service, you should hire an accident lawyer immediately. You will need someone on your side to protect you against the insurance companies.