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West Palm Beach, Florida--Accident in a Rental Car

Here's a scenario: You do not own a car and therefore do not have car insurance. You are injured while driving your friend's rental car with permission but you are not listed as an authorized driver on the rental agreement. Can you receive coverage if injured? It depends on whether your friend used their own insurance or purchased insurance from the rental company.  If from the rental company, there is probably an exclusion and you will not be covered.  If your friend used their own insurance, you may be able to claim coverage as a permissvie user as this would be considered a temporary substitute vehicle. The best advice is to contact a West Palm Beach car accident lawyer to determine your rights and entitlements under the law.