Immediate Steps After a Rental Car Accident
1. Ensure everyone's safety and call 911 if anyone is injured
2. Move vehicles out of traffic if safely possible
3. Exchange information with other drivers
4. Take photos of all vehicles, damage, and the scene
5. Get contact information from witnesses
6. File a police report
7. Report to the rental company within 24 hours
8. Document the rental car's condition
9. Contact your insurance company
10. Consult with a lawyer before giving recorded statements
2. Move vehicles out of traffic if safely possible
3. Exchange information with other drivers
4. Take photos of all vehicles, damage, and the scene
5. Get contact information from witnesses
6. File a police report
7. Report to the rental company within 24 hours
8. Document the rental car's condition
9. Contact your insurance company
10. Consult with a lawyer before giving recorded statements
What Happens After You Report to the Rental Company
After reporting the accident, the rental company will:
• Open a damage claim
• Assess the vehicle damage
• Determine if you're responsible
• Send you a demand letter for damages
• Potentially charge your credit card on file
This is when having legal representation becomes critical.
• Open a damage claim
• Assess the vehicle damage
• Determine if you're responsible
• Send you a demand letter for damages
• Potentially charge your credit card on file
This is when having legal representation becomes critical.
Your Insurance Options
Coverage may come from:
• CDW/LDW you purchased from the rental company
• Your personal auto insurance
• Your credit card's rental coverage
• The at-fault driver's insurance
Each has different procedures and limitations. We help you navigate all options.
• CDW/LDW you purchased from the rental company
• Your personal auto insurance
• Your credit card's rental coverage
• The at-fault driver's insurance
Each has different procedures and limitations. We help you navigate all options.