Rideshare Accident Attorney in St. Louis

At The Dixon Injury Firm, we provide legal representation to car accident victims and their families in both Missouri and Illinois. If you’ve been in an accident involving a rental car, our lawyers are able to guide you through the legal process and help you secure maximum compensation from otherwise difficult insurance companies.

A rental car accident adds multiple layers of complexity to a claim. The agency that rented you that car will likely have you sign an insurance waiver, your credit card company (which backed your rental) may be involved if you added coverage, and other insurers may be involved. Usually, renters are able to transfer their existing car insurance (if they have car insurance) to cover the rental. Or, a renter will buy coverage via the rental company that is put in place to protect you from liability issues in case there is an accident.

Our St. Louis rental car accident attorneys are here to help. Contact our firm today to begin with a free case review.

Supplemental Insurance

Most if not all rental agencies will offer supplemental insurance to their customers. While not required, this added insurance can go a long way in protecting you if you’re involved in a wreck.

According to Legal Match, here are the three main types of supplemental insurance:

  • Personal Accident Insurance, or PAI, is what covers death benefits, ambulance fees, and other medical expenses for passengers inside the rental car at the time of the accident.
  • Supplemental Liability Protection, or SLP, protects the renter or driver from other victims who may be involved in an accident.
  • Credit Card Insurance is provided by the credit card company you used to check out the rental. Each company is different, but they usually have limits as to what kind of protection they can provide.

Rental Car Accidents

There are millions of car accidents and thousands of fatalities each year. If you’re in a rental car, the process for dealing with the consequences don’t vary much than they would if you were in your own car. You’ll need to seek medical attention, contact a car accident lawyer, and open a claim to make sure you receive the maximum amount of reimbursement you can.

Reimbursement in car accidents is based on a number of factors. Typically, if you’re in an accident and are not at fault (or are at partial fault), any reward will take into consideration the following: ambulance fees, medical expenses, future medical expenses and rehabilitation, pain and suffering, lost wages, and the loss of future earning capacity. It’s our job at The Dixon Injury Firm to provide top-notch legal counsel to make sure you get what you deserve.

Concerning rental cars and “who is at fault,” there are instances where the vehicle was malfunctioning. There could be faulty brakes, a loose wire, or something else that causes the accident. It’s important to reach out to a rental car accident attorney as soon as possible so you don’t have to battle big insurance companies and courts alone.

Contact Your Rental Car Accident Lawyer Today

At The Dixon Injury Firm, we take pride in helping rental car accident victims and their families. Chris Dixon provides various legal services throughout Missouri and Illinois.

If you or a family member have been in a rental car accident, reach out to us today. We offer case reviews and free consultations, allowing you to focus on recovery rather than legal matters. Chris Dixon provides quality legal counsel to accident victims throughout Illinois and Missouri, and should be your priority phone call if you ever need a St. Louis rental car accident lawyer.

Call us at (314) 208-2808 today to schedule your appointment. We are always here to help.