Is my auto insurer responsible to pay for a rental if my car is totaled?
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Is my auto insurer responsible to pay for a rental if my car is totaled?
I thought I had 30 days, they told me since the car is totaled I have 3 days from the time of the accident. I can’t car shop and buy something reliable and affordable in 2 days. I work 10-12 hour days. I don’t have the time. Also, are they responsible to pay for time lost at work because of vehicle lost in the accident? My parents seem to think so. I am unsure.
Asked on October 22, 2012 under Insurance Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
An auto insurance policy is a contract: the insurer needs to pay for those things--and only those things--the policy says it does. Check the policy to see what they pay for in terms of rental. In terms of lost wages, while it's not impossible (that is, it would not be against the law) that you have a policy which provides you compensation for this, I am very skeptical: I have never heard of a policy providing this coverage. Again though, you need to check the policy to see what is and is not covered.
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