Around 6 million car accidents occur every year in the U.S., and some of these cases involve cars that are rented from Avis and other rental car agencies. Individuals may need these vehicles if they are on vacation or traveling for work. If a car is in need of extensive repairs or needs to be replaced altogether, it may be sensible to rent a car for a few days or weeks.

When you are injured by someone who is driving their own car, filing an insurance claim is fairly straightforward. But what if the party that injured you rented the car from Avis? Do you file a claim for damages with Avis or with the driver?

If you are confused about your rights and how to proceed after an accident, please know that our legal team is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. An Avis car rental accident lawyer can explain the process to you during a free consultation and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Rental car agencies offer insurance coverage, but the customer is not obligated to purchase a plan when they rent a vehicle. In fact, most renters rely on their personal insurance plan to pay for any accidents, which is why Avis must ensure that the customer has an active auto insurance plan.

Some people choose to purchase insurance through Avis for the time they are renting the car. This can include a very basic plan, like collision insurance, which covers any cosmetic damage to the car. Alternatively, the customer can buy more expensive, comprehensive plans that pay for bodily injuries and all kinds of vehicle damage.

Qualified Uber drivers can rent cars from AVIS, which they can arrange directly through the Uber app. A rideshare rental with Avis includes accident insurance while the driver is working for Uber or UberEats.

Uber already has an insurance plan for to $1,000,000 in accident coverage while the driver is transporting a passenger, on their way to pick up a passenger, or logged into the app and waiting to accept a ride. The insurance plan from AVIS covers drivers outside of these timeframes, so when the accident occurs is a critical factor in who is responsible for injuries and property loss to the involved parties.

This is another factor that can complicate the claims process when you are hurt by someone that was driving a rental car from Avis. If you are in need of lawyer to sue Avis car rental agency for an accident, don’t hesitate to call the offices of DTLA Law Group.

Car rental agencies must follow certain rules, like ensuring that they check ID and only rent out cars to someone who is at least 21 years old. Sometimes, the age limits can be 25, but the key is to ensure that the customer has a valid driver’s license to show how old they are. The renter must also have auto insurance coverage in case there is an accident.

If you are hit by someone that’s renting a car from Avis, chances are, you would have to file an injury claim with the driver’s insurance company. However, you may have the option of filing a claim with Avis if the driver purchased insurance coverage offered by the company. For example, the driver may have paid for a plan that covers bodily injury and property damage. That means Avis will pay for the harm you suffered, and the amount you can obtain is based on the policy limits. If the restitution you are entitled to exceeds Avis’s policy limits, a car accident attorney can help you explore other options, like filing a lawsuit through the civil court system.

You can also sue the company if the accident happened because of negligence, like failure to properly maintain and repair the vehicle. An Avis location may also be guilty or renting out a car to someone that does not meet the eligibility requirements, like being a certain age or having adequate insurance coverage.

For more information on suing Avis for injuries from a car accident, please schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.

Unfortunately, people can be quite careless when it comes to how and when they operate a motor vehicle. Most accidents are preventable, but the following acts of negligence can easily result in a car crash and other events that cause harm to others:

• Speeding
• Talking or texting on the phone
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Tailgating
• Running stop signs and red lights
• Ignoring the right of way
• Not signaling when turning or changing lanes
• Being on the road for too long (driving while fatigued or sleepy)
• Hazardous road conditions
• Defects or lack of maintenance with the vehicle

To receive compensation from Avis or any other entity responsible for the accident, you must show evidence of one or more injuries of a physical nature. Injuries resulting from car accidents include, but are not limited to:

• Whiplash
• Traumatic brain injury
• Broken bones
• Damage to the spinal cord
• Knee fracture / dislocation
• Rupturing of internal organs
• Soft tissue injuries
• Broken hip or pelvis
• Paralysis
• Burn injuries
• Puncture wounds and deep gashes
• Permanents scars
• Loss of hearing and/or vision
• Paralysis
• Coma

By filing an injury claim, you can seek compensation for multiple damages that have to do with your monetary losses. You can also demand compensation if you suffered significant injuries that resulted in long-term suffering on a physical and emotional level. Our rental car accident lawyers can help you recover some of all of the following payments:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages and job benefits
• Damage or loss of property
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Cost of legal representation

Right now, you need strong and dedicated representation from a lawyer with experience in suing for accidents involving an Avis rental car. We promise to guide you through the legal system step by step and fight to secure the highest possible settlement for you and your loved ones.

We also promise that you will never pay upfront for the cost of legal services. We agree to represent you on contingency, meaning we are paid on the condition that we win your lawsuit. If we fail to bring you compensation from an Avis Car Rental accident claim, you pay absolutely nothing in legal fees.

Since you have nothing to lose, we hope you will take a moment to contact us and learn about your rights and legal options.