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After an accident, when people talk about “property damage,” they’re usually referring
to the damage to your car. The property damage to your car can be covered by collision insurance
on your vehicle or the insurance on the vehicle that is responsible for your accident. This
kind of coverage and claim is separate from other personal injury claims.
Immediately after the accident, you should notify your insurance company or the at-fault
driver’s insurance company to report the details of your car’s damage. The insurance
company will likely advise you to get a repair estimate and will probably want to perform
an additional inspection to determine whether your car needs to be repaired or will be considered
a “total loss.” At this point, you need to be very careful
when dealing with the insurance company. Even just a few repairs may cause your car to lose
some of its resale value for being a “damaged car.” And if your car is considered “totaled,”
there may be taxes and other fees that need to be considered for reimbursement, if you
have to buy a new car. The attorneys at the Law Offices of William Mattar are here for
you. Most important, once your property damage
issues are settled, the insurance company may ask you to sign a release stating the
claim has been resolved. Make sure this release is for the property damage claim only. Unknowingly
signing a release that mentions your personal injury could eliminate your right to compensation
for your injuries. To protect your rights, talk with one of our
attorneys before taking on your property damage claim. At William Mattar, helping people after
an accident…is what we do. Call us today at four four four- four four four four.