Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Re: Collision damage waiver car rental issue

Your message doesn't say what state you were in when you had the accident, which might make a difference. Regardless of where it happened there are viable arguments you can make, but precisely what you can argue will depend upon the language of the contract and the facts of the accident.

You should consult with a lawyer one-on-one, since this web site will not allow you enough space to provide the information needed in order to assess your case.

Also, you may have insurance in place already which will cover you. Some automobile insurance will cover damage to cars rented by the policyholder, and some credit cards automatically provide insurance for rental cars which are charged to the card. If you have homeowner's or renter's insurance, it also might cover you. You may want a lawyer to review your policies to see whether the insurers will come to your aid.

Re: Collision damage waiver car rental issue

Your own car insurance should be brought into this, and you/they should point out that if the rental company is collecting for the out of state miles, they shouldn't deny the coverage you paid for. Get an attorney if your own insurance company won't provide coverage.

Re: Collision damage waiver car rental issue

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