If the police towed your vehicle due to something you did, rather than because of the accident, you will probably have to pay the storage costs yourself. There may also be other fees you must pay to get your vehicle released.
Other Driver Caused the Accident
If someone else caused the accident, they or their insurance company should pay the accident-related storage costs. However, if there is a dispute over who caused the accident, they may not accept responsibility immediately and you should work with a
local lawyer in Phoenix who handles car accident cases.
In this case, you may need to pay the fees yourself or work with your own insurance company to ensure the bill doesn't continue to accumulate while the insurance companies are hashing out who caused the accident.
If you have collision coverage, it may cover the cost of storage fees. If the other party's insurance accepts responsibility for your claim, it should reimburse you or your insurance company for the fees you paid.
You Caused the Accident
If you caused the accident, you or your insurance company will need to pay the storage fees. If you were only partially at fault, you are responsible for the amount of storage fees proportionate to your fault. For example, if you are 20% at fault, you must pay 20% of the fees and the other party must pay 80%.
Where Can I Get Help With Storage Fees After a Car Accident?
A car accident attorney at the Sargon Law Group can help you determine who pays storage fees after a car accident. Your injury attorney in Phoenix can also negotiate with the storage lot and the other party's insurance company and help you prove the other party was at fault if there is a dispute.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
