You may have questions about who is responsible for damages. If you bought the insurance offered by the rental car company, you may wonder exactly what it covers and what rights and protections you have. If the driver of the other vehicle clearly caused the collision, for example, by running a red light, speeding, or drinking and driving, there may be a clear case of liability. If you bought the rental car insurance, the degree of protection it provides will depend on the type of coverage you were offered. Coverage offered by rental car companies may include liability, personal injury, and waivers protecting you from costs in the event of damage to the rental vehicle. Some of this coverage may overlap with your personal auto insurance coverage. Many card companies include rental car coverage. In fact, collisions in rental cars may be slightly more likely to happen, because drivers are unfamiliar with the vehicle and may be on a trip or vacation in an unfamiliar location. If the other driver caused the crash, you may be able to recover compensation through that driver’s insurance company. You will also want to contact the rental car company to report the incident and to find out what protection the rental car insurance will provide, if you purchased it. Since 2006, our firm has been providing real solutions to real people. We are committed to holding negligent parties responsible for the damage they have caused when it involves serious personal injury. If you have been hurt in a rental car wreck, call Bottlinger Law L. L. C. Jason and his staff were professional, pleasant, and explained the whole trust/ will process thoroughly and in terms I could understand. Any results set forth herein are based upon the facts of that particular case and do not represent a promise or guarantee. Please contact an attorney for a consultation on your particular legal matter.