Michigan Attorney Here to Help Clients Whose Leased Cars Were Stolen
Leased cars come with their own set of special conditions that people who decide to lease cars are usually well aware of. However, many people do not realize that when a leased car is stolen, there are also particular conditions that must be proven to an insurance company in order to show that you were not responsible for the theft and did not play any part in it. If your leased car has been stolen, you should speak with a lawyer about how to proceed so you can try and avoid the hassle that comes with a car lease claim denial.
Throughout Michigan, people seek out my firm and me, John Bredell, to help them when they are facing insurance claim denials for leased cars. My experience and my record dealing with stolen cars in Michigan have earned me a reputation as someone who knows how to deal with insurance companies and who has had success litigating this issue in court as well.
If you have been the victim of a stolen leased car and have questions about how to deal with your denied insurance claim, contact me today to schedule a free, honest consultation so we can discuss your situation.
Helping You Alleviate Your Leased Car Concerns
Unlike cars that are bought outright, insurance companies and car dealerships usually require that you purchase comprehensive insurance in case something should happen to your leased vehicle. An insurance company will automatically be suspicious if a stolen car is leased because they may believe:
- The car may be close or over the mileage allowed in the lease
- There has been substantial damage to the car prior to it being stolen that the leasee did not want to be responsible for paying
- The car was not maintained well and the leasee is afraid of incurring additional costs at the time the lease is up
I can help you anticipate many of the insurance company's arguments by helping you collect and effectively present evidence that will disprove their claims, including:
- Proving your leased car was within the mileage limit using oil change statements
- Confirming the car was not damaged by providing recent photos of the leased car
- Establishing that your car was well maintained by obtaining maintenance records as well as receipts for any additional after-market products or modifications that were made to the leased vehicle
- Having the dealership and loan company attest that you are up to date with your lease payments
I will help you prove that you had no motivation to try and avoid your lease obligations. Even if you were over your mileage, if you contacted the dealership to let them know or you worked out a deal with them, I will track down that information. I will gather all evidence available to prove that you were not involved in the theft of your vehicle and that your insurance claim is valid and should be honored. Contact me today to see how we can work together in dealing with the theft of your leased vehicle.
