Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for Alabama

Q: Can the insurance company of a truck company only pay me 95% for my totaled car if it was their fault?

I was driving behind an 18 wheeler when their part came off and caused me to have a accident. I didn’t get hurt but their insurance company only wants to pay 95% of my totaled car.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: Depends on why--maybe they deducted for "prior damage?" ask for the "valuation sheet"--which explains how they got there.

If you have injuries you need to contact a member of the Ala.Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.

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