What to do if my parked vehicle was hit and totaled but I can’t replace it with the amount that the insurance company is willing to pay me?
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What to do if my parked vehicle was hit and totaled but I can’t replace it with the amount that the insurance company is willing to pay me?
Isn’t there some kind of inconvenience fee or other thing where I can get a little extra.
Asked on May 5, 2015 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You can reject the settlement offer from the insurance company and file a lawsuit for negligence against the at-fault party.
Filing a lawsuit against the at-fault party for negligence would be your recourse to try to recover additional damages (monetary compensation) for the loss of your car.
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