{"id":32108,"date":"2023-10-21T08:11:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T13:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/?p=32108"},"modified":"2023-10-21T08:12:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T13:12:57","slug":"what-to-do-if-youre-in-a-car-accident-in-a-rental-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/32108\/what-to-do-if-youre-in-a-car-accident-in-a-rental-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if You\u2019re In a Car Accident in a Rental Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

Planning a <\/span>road trip with a rental car<\/span><\/a>? You should always be prepared for the worst case of being involved in a car accident, which is never easy. But when you\u2019re in a rental car, things can get a little more complicated. If you\u2019ve been injured in an accident while driving a rental car, here are the steps you\u2019ll need to take.<\/span><\/p>\n

Document details of the accident<\/span><\/h2>\n

Regardless of whose car you\u2019re driving, it\u2019s critical to document all the details concerning any accident you\u2019re involved in as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the easier it becomes to forget important information. Your memory will likely work against you if you try to remember what happened later.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every detail matters, including what the other driver was wearing, how many passengers were in the vehicle, and anything else you can recall. Sometimes people who cause accidents lie about basic parts of their story, like where they were going and who was in the car with them, so it\u2019s possible that this information might help your case.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact an attorney immediately if you\u2019ve been injured<\/span><\/h2>\n

After sustaining an injury, contact a car accident attorney because you might have grounds for a lawsuit. This especially applies to Florida drivers, even though they are not always eligible to sue the at-fault driver. In Florida, drivers are required to<\/span> carry Personal Injury Protection insurance<\/span><\/a>, and in most cases, the at-fault driver\u2019s PIP coverage will take care of the vehicle damage, 80% of medical bills up to $10,000, and 60% of lost wages.<\/span><\/p>\n

The only reason courts allow an injured party to sue the at-fault driver in Florida is if the injuries are severe and meet the state\u2019s standards for a \u201cserious injury.\u201d This is why you need to consult with an attorney to find out if<\/span> your injuries qualify for filing a lawsuit<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the state of Florida, you may only sue for car accident injuries if your injuries meet the following:<\/span><\/p>\n