When you are involved in an accident in which you are not at fault, the other party is responsible for the damages to your vehicle.  It is important that a claim is made quickly so that the insurance company can take care of your vehicle in a timely fashion.  Many insurance companies will try to stall paying your property damage by claiming that they are, “investigating” the accident.  This often results in a delay in getting your car fixed.  More often then not, it’s a delay tactic used by the insurance company to try and force a lower settlement offer.

Once the insurance company accepts liability they will send an adjuster to evaluate your damages, write an estimate and issue a check for the damages.  You can determinie where you want your vehicle to be repaired, you DO NOT have to use the repair shop recommended by the insurance company.  However, many insurance companies have preferred shops which often have the insurance company’s interest and not yours.  Also, if your vehicle is still under warranty or if it’s a leased vehicle you might have to take it to the dealership to be repaired otherwise your warranty might be voided.

For more information about property damage and getting your car fixed after an accident, contact my office.  While many attorney’s charge for property damage work, my office does not.