I was denied due to a clause in my policy and they refuse to cover the damages to my vehicle. Can I appeal?
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I was denied due to a clause in my policy and they refuse to cover the damages to my vehicle. Can I appeal?
My car was stolen from my residence and the individuals wrecked my car.
I was told that my car will not be covered because of a clause in the policy
regarding my vehicle being stolen which is why they refuse to cover it.
The clause is not clear and it should not be valid. A police report indicates the
car was indeed stolen. They are claiming that due to no damages to the steering
column although there are damages to the ignition they are not liable to cover
it. What should I do?
Asked on October 18, 2016 under Accident Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You don't appeal: you sue. If you believe that your insurer should pay under the terms of the policy and the facts of this situation and they do not, you would sue your insurer for breach of contract--for violating their contractual obligation (an insurance policy is a contract) to compensate you. A court will then decide if they should pay, and how much.
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