Can I take an insurance company to small claims court for refusing to pay for rental costs even after we had a verbal agreement?
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Can I take an insurance company to small claims court for refusing to pay for rental costs even after we had a verbal agreement?
My car was rear-ended and totaled. The other insurance company admitted fault and confirmed over the phone I could get a rental and get reimbursed. I sent them an e-mail to confirm the rental policy and they did not dispute it at that time. Then, 4 weeks later, I received an e-mail telling me they would not cover the rental because my car was totaled and the state does not require them to pay for rental. Can I take the insurance company to small claims court?
Asked on April 1, 2012 under Accident Law, Texas
Answers:
Christopher Vaughn-Martel / VAUGHN-MARTEL LAW
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
They are required to pay all of your reasonable and necessary damages flowing from the negligence or wrongful conduct of their insured. Only a court can make a determination as to fault and then to appropriate compensation. Insurance companies are negotiating with you and, oftentimes, you must sue to get the compensation you deserve.
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