QUESTION
What do I do if my car was stolen fifty eight days ago?
Asked on Apr 23rd, 2014 on Automobile Accidents - New York
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I reported it the day after when I returned from a trip.. I do have full coverage on vehicle and have title. They told me after thirty days that I would get a settlement and car rental if the car wasn't found. It's been almost 60 days now. I haven't heard anything from them since. I called my adjuster directly. He won’t answer or return any of my phone calls. I’ve called them directly. They don’t give me any straight answers. I'm stranded with no car, lost my job because I have no transportation. I have been walking or taking cabs everywhere just to get groceries. I need help.
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Ronald A. Steinberg
Get a lawyer and sue for breach of contract.
Answered on May 14th, 2014 at 2:53 PM
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Find a local attorney that will write a letter to the insurance company threatening action if it doesn't come through.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 5:59 PM
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C. Page Hamrick III
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FOR WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: First you should review your auto insurance policy to see if you have rental car coverage. If so you can rent a car and the insurance company will have to pay for it. Secondly, call your insurance agent if you have one and complain about the adjuster, or call the insurance company home office. You might well want to see an attorney about the matter; it helps.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 5:59 PM
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Try contacting the agency that regulates insurance in your state.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 5:59 PM
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Hire a lawyer to sue them; Florida Statute section 627.428 says that if you have to sue your own insurance company to get benefits under your insurance policy, the insurance company has to pay your attorney's fees.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 5:59 PM
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Contact the State Insurance Commissioner and file a complaint with them. Under Washington law, there are specific Administrative Code provisions that the insurance company must follow when dealing with their customers.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 5:59 PM
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Under Louisiana law, you can file suit against your insurance company, and you should be able to get penalties and attorney's fees based on the company's actions and failure to pay within 30 days of proof of loss.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 5:59 PM