What to do if I was in a car accident about a month ago but my insurer won’t honor my claim?

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What to do if I was in a car accident about a month ago but my insurer won’t honor my claim?

I got rear-ended and hit the car in front of me. The insurance is now saying they cant pay for my car because it has an electircal issue that it wasn’t related to accident. My car was in perfect condition and running perfectly before accident. I need an advice, I’ve been calling my insurer for a few days now and no answer.

Asked on October 3, 2012 under Accident Law, Maryland

Answers:

Alice Pare

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

The other driver's carrier will only pay for damage to your car if there has been a determination as to who was at fault.  If the police came to the accident scene and issued a citation to the driver at fault, that is usually conclusive as to the issue of fault.  You can then use the citation as the basis for your demand for reimbursement from the insurer for the at-fault driver.  If the police did not come to the accident scene, then you should contact your insurer and ask them if a decision has been reached regarding fault.  If not, then you should submit your claim to your carrier for coverage for the body damage.  Your carrier will pursue the carrier at fault for reimbursement.


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