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The Rental Car Company is responsible if they allowed an uninsured driver to rent and drive their vehicle. You will need to file a claim against both the driver and the rental car company.

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Who is responsible for damage from car wreck in rental car?

If you purchased the rental company's insurance option then the rental company's insurance is responsible. If you did not purchase the insurance option, then YOUR insurance is responsible.


Does the at-fault driver with full coverage insurance pay for the other car?

No The person who is at-fault is responsible for your damages. His insurance will pay for everything. Tow, rental, damages.


In New Jersey a rental vehicle driven by an unauthorized driver had an accident which was his fault. The passenger was injured. Whose insurance carrier should be responsible - driver renter or Hertz?

The person who rented the car is responsible because they allowed the unauthorized driver to drive the car. Hertz would not be at all responsible.


Can someone else drive a rental car?

As long as this person is listed in the rental contract as driver, yes. However, if you allow someone else drive the car without been listed as driver nad this person gets in an accident, the rental insurance will deny the claim and you will be responsible for all damages.


What if your rental car was stolen and you have no insurance by your credit card neither from rental company - What are the consequences Will you have to pay another car If yes if you refuse to?

You are fully responsible for any loss or damage to a rental car. If you do not have insurance to cover this or have not purchased insurance from the car rental company, they will go after you for the full cost of the rental vehicle.


What is meant by Ohio rental car insurance?

Ohio rental car insurance is when you have to sign a contract stating that you are responsible for all (if any) damages that occur within or the body of the car.


Do I need to purchase additional driver rental car insurance for my trip?

It depends on your current auto insurance policy and the coverage it provides for rental cars. Check with your insurance provider to see if you need additional rental car insurance for your trip.


If you are a victim of hit-and-run accident caused by a rental car driver can you claim the damages from this rental car company directly?

You can only claim against the rental company if the driver took out their insurance. If he has his own separate insurance, that is where you need to make the claim.


If the owner gave permission to a licensed driver is the licensed driver still responsible to pay for an accident?

It is my understanding that the car owner's insurance pays for the person who was hit. The driver's insurance is responsible for the car he/she was driving.


Why can't I get a rental car from the driver who totaled my car?

Presumably because the other driver's insurance doesn't cover that expense. Check into your own insurance policy to see if maybe your own insurance does.


If my name only as the owner is on a car but my daughter who has her own insurance on the car was in an accident could you be legally responsible?

No. Car insurance is insurance on the car not insurance on the driver.


Who is responsible for keeping car insurance the owner or driver?

Both