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What to Do After a Rental Car Accident: Legal Guide<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Rental car accidents<\/span> require additional steps beyond typical vehicle accidents, such as understanding coverage gaps between personal insurance, rental company policies, and potential credit card<\/span> protections. A personal injury<\/span> attorney<\/span> can help navigate the complex insurance requirements and state laws that apply to rental vehicle<\/span> collisions.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Most of us get a rental car when we travel on vacation. A rental vehicle<\/span> is often part of a travel package from your credit card<\/span> company<\/span> or travel agency. Driving an unfamiliar car in a different state or city can put you at risk of a car accident. What should you do if you have an accident in a rental car?<\/p>\n

For the most part, you\u2019ll take the same follow-up steps after a rental car accident<\/span> as you would for any other motor vehicle accident. However, there are some things that you should do that can help you avoid paying extra if you have a rental vehicle<\/span> accident.<\/p>\n

What to Do After a Rental Car Accident<\/span><\/h2>\n

After any car accident<\/a>, you should take some steps to preserve evidence for a potential personal injury<\/span> claim:<\/p>\n