{"id":300,"date":"2020-12-16T20:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T04:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=300"},"modified":"2021-01-15T13:00:48","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T21:00:48","slug":"what-happens-if-someone-gets-into-an-accident-while-driving-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-someone-gets-into-an-accident-while-driving-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens if Someone Gets into an Accident While Driving Your Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Car-Crash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Car-Crash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Car-Crash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Car-Crash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You lend your car to your friend or child to run a quick errand and an hour later you receive a call alerting you that they ended up in a car accident. How will this incident impact you? What happens next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outlining Your Response<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial on scene response to this type of accident\nshould mirror that of any car accident. It may come as a shock to hear that\nyour car was crashed, but be sure to check if the driver is okay before\nproceeding. Once you confirm they are okay, make sure you have them take\nphotographs of the scene if you are unable to make it there yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Report the Accident to Your Insurance Provider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the accident was caused by a driver other than\nyourself, you may hold the responsibility for starting the claim process with\nyour insurance company. You only need to provide the basics here. Speculation\non the driver at fault and the severity of any injuries should not be discussed\nyet. During this phase, it\u2019s important to remember that insurance companies are\nnot necessarily your advocate in these situations. If you want a trusted ally\nin your corner during this type of situation, you\u2019d be better off trusting an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/personal-injury.html\">experienced law office<\/a>\nto represent your best interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fixing the Damage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that you likely won\u2019t have to worry about\ncovering the other driver\u2019s damages from the accident. That is generally\ncovered under liability insurance policies. If your own vehicle is damaged in\nthe accident, however, you will have to pay a deductible in order to get the\ndamage repaired. Drivers in this situation are free to negotiate reimbursement\nwith the person who crashed their vehicle, but that agreement would be made\nbetween you two, apart from the insurance company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Dealing with the Aftermath of a Car Crash? We Can Help.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or a loved one experienced an injury during a car\naccident, you deserve a skilled attorney who will get you the compensation that\nyou deserve as a result of your car accident claim. Consult with an experienced\nattorney like those of the Law Office of Elizabeth A. Lawrence today by clicking\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/contact-us.php\">here<\/a> or calling (410)\n986-0088. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You lend your car to your friend or child to run a quick errand and an hour later you receive a call alerting you that they ended up in a car accident. How will this incident impact you? 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