{"id":353106,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:36","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/injury\/car-accidents\/special-cases-rentals-pedestrians-and-more.html"},"modified":"2023-12-05T15:50:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T20:50:12","slug":"special-cases-rentals-pedestrians-and-more","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/car-accidents\/special-cases-rentals-pedestrians-and-more.html","title":{"rendered":"Liability in Unique Motor Vehicle Accidents: FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Liability in Unique Motor Vehicle Accidents: FAQ<\/h1>\n
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Most auto accidents involve one or two vehicles. A driver may lose control of their vehicle and hit a barrier or tree. Or one vehicle may crash into another car or SUV. These cases are usually easier to resolve. Things become complicated when your motor vehicle accident involves more than two motorists. They are also difficult to sort out when they involve a bicycle, animal, or other unique party.<\/p>\r\n

It’s hard to resolve these cases; insurance doesn’t always cover the collision. For example, if someone is driving a rented car and hits another motorist, there’s no guarantee that the rental company’s insurance carrier will pay the victim’s total damages.<\/p>\r\n

The same applies when bicyclists, pedestrians, or the non-insured are the at-fault party.<\/p>\r\n

This article addresses your questions about these unique motor vehicle accidents. It also answers questions about how you determine fault in each situation. Sometimes, the best thing to do is contact an accident lawyer to help you sort things out.<\/p>\r\n