Settlement values for an accident claim with Alamo Rent a Car may be just a few thousand dollars on the lower end, while cases involving severe injuries and damage to property can be worth over $1,000,000. On average, our attorneys settle these cases for anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000 and above, but this is a median range that does not reflect all the payments we have recovered over the years. As you have probably guessed, claims with multiple injuries that cause permanent disability or death result in the highest amounts. Compensation amounts in these lawsuits are likely to start at around $500,000 and go all the multimillion dollar range.
Filing a Claim with Alamo Car Rental Company
Alamo Rent A Car is a vehicle rental agency that provides the public with easy access to automobiles in many cities throughout the United States. These vehicles are often used by travelers who are looking to rent a car during vacations and business trips. Others also rent cars if their own mode of transportation breaks down, but it’s safe to say that the majority of customers are travelers, whether it’s for business or pleasure.
As with any automobile, you run the risk of being in a car accident when you are using an Alamo can rental. Or, you may be hit by someone on the road who is driving a rented car at the time of the accident. It can be confusing in these instances to know what you should do and how you can file a claim for injuries and damage to your property.
Being without answers makes you vulnerable, and it’s easy for people to mislead you and take advantage of the fact that you do not know the correct procedures for how to demand compensation from the party at fault. You may have the right take legal action against Alamo for an accident involving one of their vehicles, which is a subject we would like to discuss with you here at Normandie Law Firm.
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Deadline to Sue for a Rental Car Auto Accident
Please note that time is of the essence with car accident claims, which have a 2-year statute of limitations in California. The two-year window starts at different times, based on your personal circumstances and the type of claim you are filing. As the injury victim, you have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a compensation claim. On the other hand, surviving family members of a deceased victim have 2 years from the date of death to initiate a lawsuit. If you were a minor at the time of the event, you normally have 2 years from the date of adulthood to seek monetary damages.
These are just some of the issues that can change how long you have for a lawsuit if you were hurt in a car accident. No matter the deadline, quick and decisive action is the key to protecting your rights and obtaining the full value of your settlement. Call the Alamo rental car accident lawyers of Normandie today and schedule a free case review.
Suing Alamo for Accidents with a Rented Car
Along with understanding what your lawsuit is worth, you must also establish your right to hold Alamo responsible for the injuries and property damage you suffered. Unlike cars that are owned by the driver, rental companies as a general rule do not have coverage for accidents caused by the person that rented the car. But there are instances where you can file an accident claim with the company – for example, if the renter of the car purchased liability insurance coverage. Another situation involves accidents that are caused by Alamo’s failure to properly maintain and repair the vehicle. As the company failed in their duty of care to the public, you can file a lawsuit based on negligence by Alamo Rent a Car.
What Factors Affect Alamo Car Accident Claim Values?
Coming up with a settlement amount is a complicated process, considering that no two accidents are the same. In addition, each victim has injuries that affect their lives in different ways, and this results in financial losses that are unique to that individual. There are many variables that play a role in the calculation of Alamo Rent a Car settlement amounts. These include, but are not limited to:
- What was the total cost of medical treatments needed for the victim’s recovery?
- If the victim can never achieve full recovery, what are the projected medical expenses for the future?
- Is the victim’s ability to work impaired in any way? How much will they lose in wages and work benefits? Do they need compensation for lifetime wages, as they are unable to work in any capacity?
- How much is the total loss of property, i.e., car repairs or replacing the car altogether?
- To what extent has the victim suffered emotionally and psychologically as a result of the accident?
- What are the policy limits under the defendant’s insurance coverage?
These questions give you a sense of how personal case values are to each and every claimant. That’s why you have claims that settle for $10,000 or less on the one hand, and lawsuits that are settled for $150,000 to $500,000 on the other hand. Determining the settlement amount you should ask for can be very challenging, especially in areas like pain and suffering, which are not based on tangible losses, like medical bills and car repair estimates. To ensure that you obtain the highest possible settlement from an Alamo car rental injury claim, contact our office at your earliest opportunity.
Potential Damages You can Receive
People generally fixate on a specific amount that they expect to receive from a car accident case. But the payment from a lawsuit involves numerous categories of payments, and knowing which ones you are entitled to is crucial to a successful recovery. The following forms of compensation may be available to you if you were injured in a rental car accident:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Loss of income from your job, including lost job benefits
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages
What if my family member died in an accident that was caused by someone else? You may have grounds to file a claim for wrongful death, which involves different categories of compensation, such as funeral expenses, loss of consortium, loss of expected income, and pain and suffering. Our attorneys can go over these damages with you during a free consultation, so don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Let Us Fight for You
Our law firm is more than ready for the challenge of fighting for you and obtaining the highest level of compensation you deserve by law. All attorneys here at Normandie Law Firm work on contingency, so you pay nothing out of pocket when you hire us. At the point where your settlement is released by Alamo Rent a Car and anyone else that harmed you, a percentage of the funds will go towards legal fees. In the event we do not recover your payment, you owe us $0 under the terms of the Zero Fee Guarantee.
Please take a moment to reach out and schedule a time to learn about your rights and legal options.
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