Thirty-two million tourists and businesspeople visited San Diego last year, making it one of the top destinations in the country. The downside of this is a lot of rental cars are driven by people who are unfamiliar with the roads.
If you are a visitor driving a rental car that is involved in a crash or a resident injured by a rental car driver, the attorneys at CaseyGerry can help you decide which actions to take. Rental car drivers should understand the insurance available to them. Other motorists involved in rental car accidents in San Diego may have claims against the rental car driver and, in some cases, the rental agency.
Rental car drivers should understand the basics of rental car insurance coverage, which includes collision damage and liability. When you rent a car, you can purchase a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). CDWs pay for the damage to a rental car involved in a wreck. Check your insurance policy that covers your personal vehicle, because it may serve as the primary coverage for rental car collision damage. Our attorneys can identify whether your existing insurance and a CDW overlap and help you determine the right amount of collision coverage.
Liability insurance covers other people’s injuries or property damage if you are the motorist who causes an accident. Although many states require this coverage, California does not. Rental car crashes in San Diego can cause serious harm. If you are injured in one through no fault of your own, you may be able to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and related losses. Our attorneys bring decades of experience handling complex accident cases, including those involving rental cars.
Although an accident with a rental car is treated similarly to an accident involving personal vehicles, the obvious factor that differs is that the rental car company is involved and has its own procedure for handling accidents. Your attorney should be knowledgeable about the process and about how to prove the negligence of the party that injured you. Our tasks could include:
We understand that accidents involving San Diego rental cars can be stressful, and our goal is to make the legal process easier to navigate.
Whether you are driving a rental car or injured by someone operating one, our attorneys understand the complexity of a case involving a corporate rental car company and out-of-state drivers.
Our experience spans more than seven decades of handling complex accident cases and providing consistent advocacy for injured clients. Our strategy is tailored to each case, with client well-being as the priority as we pursue appropriate recovery under the law. Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation.
