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Should I pay immediately to get out my car after it was towed to the tow yard

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If you are involved in a car accident that left your car inoperable, it might have been transported to a tow yard by a tow truck. If you find yourself in this situation, it is very important for you to know that you have a duty to mitigate your damages. This means that you must minimize your damages as much as possible and have your car removed from the tow yard immediately, to reduce your storage bill.

Who Pays for Towing and Storage After An Accident?

If you have collision coverage, you can have your car insurance carrier pay for the towing and storage so that you don’t have to. What’s important to know is that you can’t delay the process by not calling your insurance company right away to get the car removed from the tow yard. Before calling the insurance company, it is important that you speak to an attorney first. If you call your insurance company first – even your own insurance company – they will attempt to reduce the value of your claim by taking your recorded statement.

If you are financially unable to remove the car from the tow yard, your attorney should put the insurance company on notice that the car is in the tow yard immediately and also let them know that you are financially unable to remove the car from the tow yard. The other party’s insurance company, if they are responsible for the loss, will have to act quickly to remove the car from the yard if you are financially unable to do so and you do not have your own car insurance to remove the car from the yard.
If you do have collision coverage, it is advisable to use your own insurance company to remove the car from the yard immediately. Generally speaking, tow yards will not take it easy on you because you were not at fault. They will expect to get paid 100% of what they are owed and not a penny less. It is important to get the car out of the yard as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary charges.

What Happens When Your Car Gets Towed After An Accident?

If you were involved in the accident and your vehicle was towed, law enforcement or the towing company will typically leave a notice or provide you with information on where your vehicle has been taken.

The towing company will transport the damaged vehicle to a safe location. Depending on the severity of the accident and local regulations, this may be an impound lot, a towing yard, or a repair facility.

Does Insurance Cover Towing?

The party responsible for paying for your vehicle’s towing and storage depends on who is found at fault for the collision. If the other driver is found at fault for the collision, their insurance company will cover the costs. Depending on your insurance coverage and who was at fault, your insurance provider may cover the cost of towing and the related fees. However, if you need to get your vehicle out of impound immediately, you can anticipate paying out of pocket. If you win your claim, you can be reimbursed for the cost of towing and other related expenses.

Why Do Police Impound Cars After An Accident?

If you were involved in a motor vehicle collision that was severe and your vehicle is inoperable, your vehicle may be impounded by the police to clear the road. In some cases, the police will impound your vehicle as evidence if you were involved in a catastrophic accident that resulted in severe injuries or fatalities.

Contact Us Today

If you were involved in an auto accident due to a negligent driver, and your vehicle was towed and impounded, contact a car accident lawyer at Lem Garcia Law as soon as possible to schedule a free consultation. We can meet with you to discuss your case and help you pursue compensation for property damage, towing and impound fees, and other accident-related losses. Contact us today to learn more.

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