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Involved in an accident with a rental car

I was involved in an accident with a rental car. As a result of the accident I hit the rental car in the rear. I was cited for following too closely. Filed everything with my insurance company and was going to have them take care of everything. Well the other day I was informed of what the costs of the rental car�s damages were. I was told that the total cost was $3000, and this is how it was divided up; $1500 for the damage to the rear bumper (replacement of bumper), $1300 for the money lost because the car will not be usable for rental while being repaired, and last $200 for administration fees of the rental company having to fill out paper work. My insurance company informed me that they may not cover these extra costs, so I will have to cover them. Are these the cost of an accident involving a rental car? And can I get out of those extra costs?


Asked on 7/26/05, 3:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: Involved in an accident with a rental car

You potentially could be responsible for the indirect damages - lost profits and cost of paperwork. If you refuse to pay, they might file suit against you and then you could fight those extra costs.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq

MacGregor Lyon, LLC

Promenade II

1230 Peachtree Street NE

Suite 1900

Atlanta Georgia 30309

Phone 404.942.3545

Fax 404.795.0993

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www.macgregorlyon.com

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Answered on 7/27/05, 9:44 am


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