Anytime you or a loved one suffers injuries in an automobile accident, it can be overwhelming. As you fight to heal from your injuries, you might be worried about paying for the care you need and confused about where to turn. If one of the cars involved in your accident was a rental car, you probably have even more questions and concerns.
Trying to get the compensation you need to pay for your injuries and other losses after rental car accidents in Aventura can be confusing, which is why consulting with an experienced local attorney is critical. Our car accident attorneys at Kaire & Heffernan will help you navigate the legal process.
Aventura rental vehicle crashes are more complicated than collisions involving two passenger vehicles because of the insurance uncertainties involved. In a typical crash between two cars, the drivers exchange insurance and contact information. Because Florida is a no-fault state, the injured party initially files a claim under their own insurance company. If their injuries are over the state’s serious injuries threshold or their economic losses are greater than the $10,000 they would be eligible to recover under their insurance policy’s Personal Injury Protection limits, the injured party would be eligible to file a claim under the at-fault driver’s insurance policy.
When one of the cars in a crash is a rental car, recovering your rightful compensation under insurance can become considerably more complex because you will have to determine whose insurance is at play. You could potentially look to your own insurance, the personal insurance of the at-fault driver, any supplementary insurance purchased by the driver of the rental car, or additional coverage offered by the driver of the rental car’s credit card company if they made their car rental reservation through their credit card.
Unfortunately, navigating and understanding multiple insurance policies and dealing with each party’s insurance adjusters can be challenging, which is why working alongside our legal team at Kaire & Heffernan is essential. We are familiar with the state’s insurance system and rules. We will help you determine which insurance coverage to look at and complete all required insurance paperwork.
As with all other types of motor vehicle crashes, most Aventura rental vehicle collisions occur because of driver negligence. Unfortunately, driving a rental car can elevate the risk of some types of negligent driving behavior for several reasons.
Many people rent cars when they are in unfamiliar areas while they are traveling for vacation or work. Consequently, they need to rely more heavily on their GPS devices for directions, which can make them more susceptible to distracted driving. Unfamiliarity with roads can also be dangerous because it can lead to sudden lane changes and abrupt turns.
People on vacation might be more tempted to have an extra drink before getting behind the wheel of their rental car than they would on a typical workday in their own car.
Rental car operators frequently drive unfamiliar cars. For instance, if they need to suddenly press the horn to alert someone of an approaching danger, they might not know where to hit the steering wheel.
At Kaire & Heffernan, we will comb through all available evidence to pinpoint the precise cause in order to help you recover your rightful compensation.
Rental car accidents in Aventura can be both devastating and confusing. Fortunately, while you work on healing from your injuries, our dedicated legal team will work on your legal claim.
Contact Kaire & Heffernan to schedule a free consultation to discuss what happened.
(305) 876-6001