Philadelphia, PA asked in Contracts and Insurance Bad Faith for Pennsylvania

Q: Insurance company won't cover rental car because I declined this option on original policy. what are my options?

My car, which is financed, was badly damaged due to wet road conditions and is not operable. Because I declined the rental option in my original policy, insurance will not cover a rental car. Still waiting to hear from the insurance claim department. Meantime, I don't have transportation. What are my options?

1 Lawyer Answer
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: rental isn't something they have to reopen. You can ask your agent but otherwise you will need to get yourself either a rental or pay a friend to use their car and see if there's a way you can insure it or get a hail damage special.

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