
A: Under Ohio law, you are entitled to a rental car if your car is not a total loss and is repairable. If the cost of repairs is greater than the fair market value of your car, then your car is a total loss. The law only recognizes your right to a rental vehicle for the period of time your car is being repaired, assuming that the repairs are made quickly after the collision. If your car is a total loss, the other driver's insurance company is not obligated to provide a rental vehicle, although some will provide one as a courtesy. If the other driver's insurance company will not provide a rental in this situation, you should check with your own auto insurance to see if you have rental reimbursement coverage that will likely cover this expense.
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I got hit by a police car that was responding to an emergency. The city says that the police officer is immune under these circumstances. If this is true, can I bring an uninsured motorist claim?