Rental car accidents can happen to anyone. So, first, take a deep breath.<\/p>\n
If you are not sure what to do, ask for guidance from co-workers of the rental car company. \u2013 Most important you have to make sure that everyone is okay<\/strong> \u2013 Inform the police about the accident<\/strong> \u2013 Immediately notify the car rental company about the accident.<\/strong> \u2013 Take pictures about the scene<\/strong> \u2013 Change insurance data<\/strong> \u2013 Collect witnesses, if it\u2019s possible<\/strong> \u2013 Call your own insurance company<\/strong> \u2013 Check what insurance is included in the rental contract signed by you<\/strong> If you didn\u2019t accept the insurance in the car rental contract, your financial responsibility expand to the total cost of repairing of the damage. Whether you were the fault or not, you have to pay the deductibles to the car rental. In many cases the amount of deposit may cover it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"Rental](\"https:\/\/www.zandxcars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/car.accident.jpg.2.jpg\")
You have to listen for the following items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nIf anyone is injured call an ambulance.<\/p>\n
\nIf no one was injured, but there is the material damage, call the police. The accident report, what they give for you, preserve well, because the car hire company will need it.<\/p>\n
\nAfter all, if you can\u2019t continue to drive the car, they maybe provide a replacement car.<\/p>\n
\nWhether you the wrong, or not, make a few photos of the accident, the cars.<\/p>\n
\nAsk the other\u2019s insurance information.<\/p>\n
\nAsk for their name, phone number, or ask them to stay at the scene until the arrival of the police.<\/p>\n![\"Rental](\"https:\/\/www.zandxcars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Witnesses-at-the-Scene-of-a-Car-Accident.jpg\")
\u2013 Fill out the car rental company\u2019s accident form<\/strong>
\nThis can be found usually in the glove compartment or in the pocket of the front door.<\/p>\n
\nInform them of the situation. Before you rent a car, make sure that you have a personal automobile insurance, which provides coverage in the event of accidents.<\/p>\n
\nBy many car rental companies you can choose additional insurance services. For example, in case of lower deductibles the deductibles can be much less in return for an extra daily charge. Most car rental company\u2019s standard insurance includes breakage insurance, which covers car damages, regardless of whether you were the fault or not.<\/p>\n