Rental Car Accident Claims in Wyoming

Getting involved in a car accident is stressful. The stress doubles if a rental car is involved. This is because you'll be dealing with different insurance companies, including your own, the other drivers', and that of the rental car company. In some cases, your credit card company might also be involved. 

Remember, Wyoming is an 'at-fault' state regarding car accidents. This means that the driver responsible for the accident is expected to pay for the damages through their insurance company. But by now, you probably know that insurance companies can frustrate you when you need compensation for such injuries, even if you've been their most loyal customer.

For example, if another driver hits you while you're driving a rental car, their insurance company should compensate you. However, you shouldn't expect the insurance company to write you a check right away - chances are they'll try to dispute the claim.

In cases where their insured is clearly at fault, insurance companies always try to find ways to reduce the claim or share the responsibility with the other driver. This can be frustrating, especially when you know you are not at fault for the accident and that it occurred due to another person's negligence. When you find yourself in such a situation, the best decision is to talk to a rental car accident attorney.

You don't have to be a rental car driver to talk to a rental car attorney. For instance, if the driver of a rental car hits you while you drive your non-rental car, you may need such an attorney, especially if the other driver's insurance company disputes your claim. However, if you purchased additional insurance through the rental car company, the rental car insurer should compensate you.

It's illegal to drive without insurance in Wyoming, like all other states in the US. However, suppose the other driver who is at fault for the accident lacks insurance or is underinsured. In that case, your own insurance company might be required to compensate you depending on the specific policies purchased. 

Here's an overview of car insurance requirements in Wyoming. 

All vehicles being driven in Wyoming must have liability insurance, with the following minimum coverage amounts. 

Bodily Injury or Death

Liability coverage of at least $24,000. This coverage comes in handy if one person suffers bodily injuries or dies due to an accident caused by the owner or driver of the insured vehicle. 

Total Bodily Injury or Death

Liability coverage of at least $50,000 is required for total bodily injury or death caused by an accident involving the driver or owner of the insured vehicle. 

Property Damage

A liability coverage of at least $20,000 for property damage per accident caused by the driver or owner of the insured vehicle is required.

A rental car accident attorney from a reputable personal injury law firm like Morgan & Morgan can help you get the compensation you deserve following a rental car accident. Whether the accident was caused by another driver or yourself, a rental car accident attorney comes in handy whenever there's a dispute over the accident.

Since rental cars usually involve many insurance companies, you should expect a dispute when you file a claim. To put this into perspective, you may be eligible for compensation from: 

• your own insurance company;
• the other driver's insurance company;
• the rental car insurance company (if you purchased coverage through the rental car company);
• your credit card company (if you rented the car via your credit card).

With so many insurance companies involved, they'll most likely shift blame among themselves to avoid compensating you for the accident. That's when a rental car insurance lawyer comes in handy.

Such an attorney can help identify the parties responsible for compensating you for the accident. They'll listen to your side of the story and use that information to build a case against the other party, ensuring you receive compensation for the damages caused. 

That aside, a Wyoming rental car accident attorney can also help negotiate the best settlement for you, depending on the nature of the accident. As we mentioned, it's one thing to prove that the insurance company is responsible for your compensation and a totally different thing to receive the right amount of compensation.

But when you have a rental car accident attorney from a reputable personal injury law firm like Morgan & Morgan, you can rest assured that they have your best interest at heart.

Morgan & Morgan is the leading personal injury law firm in the United States. Our firm consists of over 800 personal injury attorneys strategically positioned all over the US, ready to represent you when the need arises. 

Our reputation as the leading personal injury law firm in the country speaks for itself; we've recovered over $10 billion in settlements over the 35 years we've been representing Wyoming residents. 

When you work with Morgan & Morgan attorneys, you won't have to pay anything unless we win the case. You literally have nothing to lose but so much to gain.

When you contact our Wyoming office for a free case evaluation, we'll review your case and get in touch with you as soon as possible. And if you have a case against the other party, we'll advise you on the next steps to take. 

We'll also assign a team of legal representatives to work on your case, giving you regular updates throughout the process. 

When we say we are the largest personal injury law firm in the United States, we have the numbers to prove it. For instance, we receive over 5,000 calls a day, but we will always have time for you despite the high volume of calls. This is because our law firm isn't for the elites in Wyoming; we are a law firm for the people.

Unlike other law firms that claim to operate in your state but have never stepped foot there, Morgan & Morgan is different. Our Wyoming offices are in Cheyenne, serving residents of Cheyenne, Ranchettes, and the entire state.

Dealing with insurance companies can be stressful, and when rental cars are involved, the stress doubles. However, having a car accident attorney fighting for your rights is one of the surest and best ways to approach such cases. When the other insurance company realizes that you're being represented by Morgan & Morgan attorneys, they know we mean business. 

Call us today at 877-530-0376 or send us a message online to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.