If I was in a car accident and after 5 months my car is still not repaired, is there some law to protect me against this?
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If I was in a car accident and after 5 months my car is still not repaired, is there some law to protect me against this?
I had an accident 5 months ago. Since then, I have been told every excuse you can imagine as to why my car is still not repaired. They found more problems, they don’t know what the problem is, they need a part, the insurance adjuster needs to come back out. It has been 5 months since my accident and I still have no car. I called the insurance company to see why my car still isn’t repaired, they informed me that they have no spoken to anyone about this claim since April. I’m about to report my car stolen, and I don’t know where to look for help? What should I do? What type of attorney?
Asked on August 22, 2012 under Accident Law, Oklahoma
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you call the automobile repair shaop that has your vehicle to speak with the owner of the company as to status of your car. Five months is way too long for the repair of your car if it is not totalled by your insurance carrier. I suggest you call your claims representative as well as to the status of your car's repair. If you do not like the response to your questions as to its status, I suggest that you call your state's bureau of automotive repairs and make a complaint against the repair shop for the work being done on your vehicle.
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