Auto Insurance Claims/towing charges

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Expert: - 1/26/2010


Question
i got rear ended,will the other person insurance cover towing and storage charge at tow-yard?

Answer
Hi Sam,

Yes the at-fault persons insurance will pay for "reasonable" towing and storage charges.

You need to contact the insurance company as soon as possible to be sure they are aware of your claim and tell themn the location of the vehicle. If you feel the vehicle will be repairable, you should select a body shop that you would want to do the work. You can then ask the body shop to send a tow truck to transport your car to the shop. But be sure you inform the insurance company that you had the vehicle moved to the shop.

I hope this helps
Richard Hixenbaugh

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Auto insurance claims procedure, auto coverage, liability issues, auto damage questions, how to deal with the insurance company, loss of use and diminished value.

Experience

I have been involved in the insurance industry for over 25 years. I have experience in underwriting, sales, claims adjusting, auto damage estimating, auto value appraising and diminished value appraising. I have testified as an expert witness over 35 times.

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Society of Certified Auto Appraisers

Education/Credentials
Completed all required courses for the Florida Property-Casualty agents license and the Florida claims adjusters license. I have attended various courses on auto damage estmating, vehicle appraising and am ASE certified in collision damage analysis.

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My company has done work for consumers nationwide.

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