{"id":2317,"date":"2019-04-02T13:54:57","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T13:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2317"},"modified":"2019-04-02T13:54:57","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T13:54:57","slug":"am-i-covered-by-my-own-auto-insurance-in-a-rented-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/am-i-covered-by-my-own-auto-insurance-in-a-rented-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I Covered By My Own Auto Insurance in a Rented Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Car rental companies make substantial revenue from\nselling insurance coverage to their customers. But do you really need this\nadded insurance protection along with your existing automotive insurance\npolicy? Continue reading to find out more about car insurance coverage in a\nrented car, as well as, what your options might be if you are injured in an\naccident while driving one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Car Rental Insurance<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When renting a vehicle, you will be faced with the\noption of adding extra insurance coverage, offered by the rental company in a\nseries of packages and prices. The cost of these supplementary protection plans\nvary from as little as $15 per day, to as high as $100 or more. It all depends\non the plan you choose, the type of car you are renting, and more. Most often,\ncustomers opt for more insurance coverage for the sake of abating risk and\nliability. But is the cost worth it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Automotive Coverage<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Your existing automotive insurance policy, and even\nyour bank card services, may already provide you with sufficient coverage in\nthe case of an accident in a rental car. You see, most car insurance policies,\nincluding liability, comprehensive, and collision, cover any vehicles driven by\nthe policy holder, whether they own the vehicle or not. In the case that a\ndriver of a rental car is found at-fault for the accident, they will likely be\nrequired to pay the deductible, as they would for any other standard accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rental Car Injury Claims<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, and for the sake of avoiding liability, it is vital that you have a full understanding of your automotive insurance policy BEFORE <\/strong>renting a vehicle. Your understanding must include what would happen if you were to be involved in a car accident while driving a rental vehicle, your extent of coverage, and the method of payment. See our blog, \u201cCan I File a Personal Injury Claim After a Rental Car Accident?<\/a>\u201d to learn more about your rights to compensation in a rental car accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Car Accident Attorneys<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you were injured in a car accident, contact a seasoned car accident attorney<\/a> who can help you recover the full and fair compensation you deserve for your damages and losses. Call the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to learn just how to get started on your car accident claim in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our law firm offers free initial consultations, and never collects lawyer fees unless we recover a settlement for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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