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What can I do after an uninsured driver totaled my car at a red light?
I was stopped at a red light and an uninsured driver rear-ended my car at about 45 mph. I have uninsured motorist coverage, but the insurance company said it could take a week or more before I get paid for the car. How am I supposed to get to work?
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“You are in an unenviable position and I hope things are resolved quickly. If you don’t have
collision coverage
on your policy, the only option is to wait for the uninsured motorist property damage (UMPD) to pay out. Contact your insurance company and ask if your UMPD coverage includes payment for a rental car. This will depend on which state your policy is in, as UMPD guidelines vary from location to location.
If your insurance does not cover the cost of a rental car, ask them if they work with certain rental agencies, which might give you a discount as a policyholder with your insurance company.
If renting a car is not a solution for you, you may have to rely on public transportation or ridesharing services until the insurance company can complete a valuation report on your vehicle and issue a payment.”
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- Gregory R.
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