Legal Question in Mediation in Washington

watercraft accident on rented vehicle

I was in an accident on a small rented watercraft. I was not offered insurance on the rental nor given any advice on how to operate it. I was told by the rental company that the craft was ''totaled'' without proof of a professional estimate. My credit card was charged for the amount that the rental co. decided on...Am I responsible for the full amount charged to me without any proof of the cost? Is the rental company partly liable for not offering insurance, giving a lesson on how to operate the craft, or for not giving me the option of paying for the damages?


Asked on 8/24/07, 8:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Theresa Petrey The Law Office of Theresa Petrey

Re: watercraft accident on rented vehicle

Mediation is an excellent outlet for this type of dispute. Try your local dispute resolution center, they will contact the business. Mediators are trained neutrals who help parties find their own solutions. The DRC that I'm affiliated with has found good success helping parties resolve exactly this type of dispute. Your cost will probably be about $50. I urge you to give it a try.

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Answered on 8/29/07, 10:27 pm


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