Rental car accidents occur because of a relative unfamiliarity with the cars and roads the users travel on, but can also be attributed to simple negligence, whether on the behalf of the drivers or the rental company. A company like Dollar has a duty to its customers and to other drivers on the road, and if it is found in any way to be at fault for an accident, the company can be sued for compensation. You should consult with an expert attorney if you have been struck by a rental car or if you were in a rental at the time of an accident. Our accomplished lawyers at Normandie Law Firm can help you file a Dollar accident claim. Often times, clients will call us and ask questions like “Can I sue Dollar for an accident?” and “Can you sue Dollar if your rental car was in an accident?” The answer is yes, you can sue Dollar, and further, yes, we can sue Dollar for you to ensure that you receive the fairest compensation available. Other questions include:
- Can an attorney tell me how to file a lawsuit for an accident against Dollar rental car?
- I need a lawyer to inform me how to file a lawsuit for an injury against Dollar rental car. Who can I call?
- What kind of lawyer do I need to sue Dollar for an injury?
- Can your law firm tell me how to sue Dollar for an accident?
Suing a Rental Agency
In many cases, you will not be able to sue if you were involved in an accident while driving a Dollar car rental. This is because the company was not directly or indirectly responsible for the accident; all the company did was provide a vehicle for usage. Similarly, if you were struck by someone else who was driving a Dollar vehicle, you would only be able to take legal action against the individual operating the vehicle. The rental car agency did not make the driver commit any negligent action, and they had no effect on the choices the driver made. If a driver is reckless, you could sue in the event of an accident.
You may only be able to sue the rental car agency in two very specific situations. Dollar must provide its customers with properly maintained cars that do not have any problems. If they do not investigate each vehicle and ensure that it is up to the standards of the road and is safe to drive, they could be held responsible. Some cars may have broken brake lines, locked steering, leaky fluids, and many other kinds of problems that can contribute to accidents. Sometimes, rental agencies may even provide recalled vehicles to their customers because they cannot afford to lose available rental cars. If a Dollar car turned out to malfunction in any way and caused an accident you were involved in, you could take legal action against the company and file a lawsuit.
Additionally, there are specific laws that govern who can rent vehicles. If Dollar does not abide by these laws, it can be held responsible for an accident that stems from their choices. For example, Dollar must not rent any vehicles to anyone under the age of 21, to anyone whose license is suspended or who does not have a license, and to anyone who does not possess valid personal auto insurance. Although Dollar cannot control what drivers do once they have entered the vehicles and taken them to their destinations, the company can control whom it rents to, and it should be held accountable if it illegally provides ineligible customers with vehicles.
Accident Information
Accidents happen for many reasons. Drivers may be paying little attention to the road, under the influence of alcohol or medication, speeding, or tailgating; they can be breaking traffic laws by ignoring the right of way, tailgating, or driving without their lights on; drivers may even simply be using their phones for navigation or searching for landmarks while driving rental cars. No matter what the cause, the end result could be the same – a devastating crash that could lead to myriad injuries. Some of the physical damages that can arise from a car accident include:
- Broken bones
- Fractures
- Sprains
- Nerve damage
- Torn muscle
- Neck and back injuries
- Organ damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Concussions
- Amputated limbs
- Strains
- Lacerations and cuts
- Bruises and abrasions
- Coma
- Paralysis
- Death
You should not worry about legal action if you have been hurt in a rental crash. Our team of lawyers has handled numerous Dollar injury claims and we can take care of your case while you focus on recovering.
Verdicts and Settlements
Some people call us and ask what the value of their cases would be if they chose to sue Dollar for a car crash with Dollar rental car. Truthfully, there is no way of knowing how much you can earn from a lawsuit; you can only provide estimates based off other cases and the amount of damages you received. Physical injuries and how impactful they are will be the primary determining factor: if your daily life and career were both altered heavily by the accident, you stand to gain more from a lawsuit than someone who made a full recovery within a month. There is no calculator that will determine your case’s value, so instead, you should learn about what other cases have yielded.
We have provided some examples below for you to consider, but remember that these samples do not indicate what your case is worth, but rather what is able to be earned in such a lawsuit.
- $450,000 Verdict: A woman with her children was traveling in a rental car when the vehicle began to malfunction. It lost power, and the company did not provide her with any roadside assistance. Her attempt to go further at the request of the company resulted in her being rear-ended by a truck because the car lost power again. The car flipped into a ravine, resulting in debilitating damages for all involved.
- $2,300,000 Verdict: An individual in a rental car made an illegal U-turn in front of another driver. The individual did not have time to stop and wound up suffering facial damages; he was transported to the hospital and sued the rental agency, as it happened on their property.
There are numerous other Dollar car crash claims that you can consider and ask our lawyers about.
Compensation from a Lawsuit
Our team of attorneys can make sure that you receive full coverage for your injuries if you were involved in a car crash with a Dollar rental vehicle. A personal injury lawsuit could result in restitution for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, wrongful death expenses, pain and suffering, and more. You should not be expected to cover your own expenses if you were not at fault in the incident.
Dollar, like most other rental car agencies, provides a collision damage waiver at the time of signing up. This means that the rental agency will take care of any cosmetic damage to the car in the event of a crash, but it will not cover any physical injuries. This is important, as it can potentially impact the value of your case. A lawyer can give you more information.
Why Choose a Lawyer
Some people are content with filing lawsuits by themselves. We advise against this tactic, as you may need a lot of time, energy, money, experience, and knowledge to win your claim. A large company like Dollar has numerous insurance agents who will do everything they can to avoid paying the claim, and if you do not stay on top of the case, it will be thrown out. Your focus should be on returning to full health and continuing to work; our lawyers can take care of the rest.
We will make sure that your documents and lawsuit are all filed in the necessary span of time. There is a two year limit to filing a lawsuit, and the statute of limitations can only be extended in certain circumstances. If you were physically or mentally unfit to take legal action or if the defendant left the state for a certain period of time, the deadline could be extended.
In any event, it is crucial that you hire an attorney to sue Dollar for an accident that caused injury.
How We Help
Normandie Law Firm, one of the premier law groups in Los Angeles, has helped hundreds of individuals who were involved in Dollar rental car accidents. We strive to bring our clients the fairest compensation available, and we are willing to do anything it takes to secure you the settlement you deserve. Our aggressive lawyers will always stay on top of your case and do all we can to win – if that involves taking your case to court to present the facts before a judge and jury, we are prepared to do so.
We will answer any and all of your questions in a free legal consultation. We invite you to learn more about the law an we will tell you what we believe we can earn if you hire us. Further, if you let us handle your case and sign up with our law firm, you will be given our zero fee guarantee, which promises that you will not pay any fees to us throughout the process. Our fees will only be covered if we win your case, and the money will be taken from the settlement we bring you, so Dollar will essentially pay your legal bills. If we lose, you won’t have to pay us a single dollar for our time.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our top-rated attorneys for helping filing a lawsuit against Dollar for a rental car accident.
