I ran over a piece of metal I couldn't avoid on the freeway. My car's front-end got damaged and now shakes. I only have "bare-bones" basic car insurance (liability and uninsured motorist); will the "uninsured motorist" part of the policy cover the damage? If so, will this raise my insurance costs?
By Cyinda from near Seattle-Tacoma
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You'd have to contact your insurance company and ask.
It depends on your individual policy. The only way to know for sure is to call your insurance agent and ask.
With the coverage you list, this is a road hazard. If you had to be towed (providing you have that part of the insurance, usually $4 per 6 months) it only tows you, does not fix your problem.
If it does not, you probbaly just need a wheel alinement.
Uninsured motorist coverage takes effect when you are in an accident with an uninsured driver. It's not likely to help you in this instance. But it wouldn't hurt to call your insurance company and just confirm that. I hope Ann is right, and all you need is a wheel alignment. Good luck!
Hi Cyinda :-) I agree with calling your insurance agent because it 'might' be covered! I think this would fall in the same category as a rock hitting your windshield.
Chiming in with everyone who's suggested you call your agent, but if your coverage is basic liability/uninsured motorist, think you're out of luck on this one. It sounds like that would have had to been covered by collision/comprehensive.
Since you reported it, there's also a slim chance that if it was unintentionally dropped on the road by someone like an honest contractor, they may have also reported it. Inventory loss to them may be covered if they have a report to back it up.
If that happened, you may be able to track down the report and file a claim on their insurance (if any).
It does sound like just an alignment, though, good luck!
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