Auto Insurance Claims/Lost of usage

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Expert: - 10/10/2008


Question
I want to know if I can claim lost of usage if I rent a car from a friend instead of a car rental company.

Answer
If you can show that

1. you needed the vehicle
2. and that was an actual payment made to your friend (like a receipt)
3.Your friends Social Security Number (the insurance company is required to report payments made to individuals that are providing a service, like renting a vehicle, to the IRS for calculation of income).

Note, sometimes insurance adjusters are easy to deal with you and they would pay you a reasonable rate directly. However, this might not be the case, and they will "want" to force the rules on you.

Good Luck
Anne
http://www.auto-insurance-claim-advice.com

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Expertise

Auto insurance claims regarding vehicle accidents, insurance coverages, auto policies, bodily injury claims, pain and suffering, injury settlements and negotiations.

Experience

I am an adjuster for injury claims and property damage claims for over 5 years (still working there). I have worked for personal injury attorneys helping consumers get a fair treatment and I am passionate to help others with their vehicle accidents.

Education/Credentials
B.A. Economics/ Political Science

Awards and Honors
I was the top settling claims adjuster at the Insurance Company that I worked for.
I am the co writer of http://www.auto-insurance-claim-advice.com a website dedicated to help consumers document their auto claims and navigate the complex claim process.

Past/Present Clients
I work with injury lawyers working on high dollar settlements and jury awards for pain and suffering see: Spokane Law Office.

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