CAR RENTAL IN UTAH AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

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May I Rent a Car?

Utah insurance regulations require an at-fault driver’s insurance company to provide payment for the “reasonably incurred cost of transportation” or for the “reasonably incurred rental cost of a substitute vehicle” during the time your damaged vehicle is being repaired.

The insurer is obligated to pay for loss of use only if they accept liability.

If your vehicle is a total loss, that payment (for loss of use of your vehicle) would be from the date of the accident, which has been timely reported, until the time a reasonable settlement offer is made by the insurance company. Most companies will pay a flat amount, for example, $20 per day. Neither insurance contracts nor insurance law specifies the type of vehicle you may rent. However if there are special circumstances that require a vehicle similar to your damaged vehicle, let the insurance company know of those needs to see whether or not they will cover those costs.

This information is provided courtesy of the Utah Insurance Department website (www.insurance.utah.gov/).

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