Getting Your Car Repaired after a Car Accident

If you have been involved in a car accident, one of the first thoughts you may have is how you are going to get your car repaired. It can be difficult to determine what body shop is best for car repairs and who is ultimately responsible for paying for this repair.

When you are looking for a place to have your vehicle repaired, your insurance company may offer you a few suggestions for repair shops in your local area. While the insurance company may “recommend” a good place to have your car fixed, this many not be in your best interest. Many auto shops have contracts with insurance companies. This means that they will operate under strict limitations, which can result in compromise to your repairs in order to save money.

When insurance companies have contracts with auto body parts, they may put pressure on those shops to use non-OEM parts (Original Equipment Manufactured). They may even encourage the use of salvaged or reconditioned parts. When non-OEM parts are used, your vehicle may not be as safe. These parts may not hold up as well as original equipment manufactured parts and they may not even meet specific standards for safety.

Insurance companies often pressure accident victims into using one of their contracted body shops. They may say that they can't guarantee your repairs if you do not use their body shop or that you'll be responsible for expenses over their estimate if you choose another shop.

Getting the Help You Need Following Your Auto Accident

Remember, you have the right to choose your own body shop after a car accident in Kentucky. Perhaps you have a reliable body shop, or one that has been recommended from friends or family members. If the insurance company is refusing to increase the estimate for car's repairs, the body shop manager can contact the insurance company on your behalf to explain why the added expenses are necessary.

Contact Our Louisville Car Accident Lawyers

If you are getting pressured into accepting a settlement with an insurance company or using a body shop that you are not comfortable with, it is important to speak to an experienced Kentucky car accident injury lawyer immediately. To learn more about your legal rights, contact experienced Louisville, Lexington and Southern Indiana car accident attorney, Kevin Sciantarelli, today for a free consultation. Call 1-855-538-4611 or fill out our online contact form for more information.