How to keep your business trucking along after an accident

In any accident, it’s the sudden stop that causes the most damage. That same rule applies to the financial wellbeing of your business if an accident causes significant damage to a vehicle, especially for those in the trucking and transport industry.

But there is a way to prevent your business from coming to a grinding halt slam when the driver is not at fault with assistance from I’m In The Right, one of Australia’s top-rated and most-trusted accident management companies.

I’m In The Right specialises in accident replacement vehicle services, by providing you with a like-for-like or comparable hire vehicle while your personal asset is off the road. If you’re the not-at-fault driver in an accident, Australian law entitles you to a replacement vehicle, with the costs recoverable from the at-fault driver’s insurer. This forms part of the at-fault party’s liability for the damages caused, ensuring you’re not further inconvenienced by their mistake.

I’m In The Right seeks to minimise the angst and inconveniences caused by an accident by getting drivers back on the road as quickly as possible. A key part of this service is providing a comparable replacement vehicle for the duration of your repairers and then recovering the hire costs of the replacement vehicle from major insurance brands in Australia.

The aftermath of a traffic accident can be just as tumultuous as the event itself. If you are deemed to have caused the accident, your insurance provider will, in most cases, cover the costs for the other parties to repair or replace their vehicle.

On the other hand, if you are not at fault, then you may be entitled to have your vehicle repaired at the cost of the at-fault driver’s insurance. That’s where I’m In The Right can help. I’m In The Right can minimise your downtime off the road by coordinating the delivery of a like-for-like replacement vehicle at your preferred time and location, overseeing your vehicle repairs and then recovering the hire costs directly from the at-fault driver’s insurer.

Well, that depends on a few variable factors.

Firstly, the extent of the damage will determine whether the vehicle can be repaired. If the damage is so extensive that the vehicle cannot be repaired, then your insurance company may declare the vehicle a ‘write-off’ and pay you the value of the vehicle.

If the vehicle can be repaired, the length of time will depend on the extent of the damage as well as the availability of spare parts and specialised repairers. This can be days, weeks or even months.

For trucking operators in particular, any time a vehicle is off the road can negatively impact their ability to run their business effectively. That’s where I’m In The Right comes in to help, as the first provider in Australia offering accident replacement heavy commercial vehicles and trucks.

From standard compact cars to electric and prestige vehicles, the team at I’m In The Right has a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles Australia-wide and also uses a vast network of specialists, including Southern Cross Truck Rentals. With access to supplying a wide variety of vehicles, from light commercial vans and utilities to heavy trucks including flat-beds, prime movers, Pantechs, tippers, buses and more, they aim to reduce your inconvenience throughout the whole accident process.

I’m In The Right will also arrange for the towing of your vehicle from the scene of the accident to a repairer, manage the repair process and can provide legal advice through its partner law firm on a range of topics including the defence of third-party claims and insurance disputes. And the best part? The costs are recovered from the at-fault party's insurer.

With over 1800 five-star Google Reviews, if you’re a fleet manager, business, or owner-operator sidelined by a not-at-fault accident or a major manufacturer defect under warranty, we’ve got you covered.

If you’ve been involved in a not-at-fault accident, you may be eligible for a like-for-like accident replacement vehicle with I’m In The Right. Visit the I’m In The Right website for more information or give the team a call on 1300 004 487 and get back on the road ASAP. The I’m In The Right support team is available 24/7 to help you out!

*Eligibility criteria apply. You are responsible for certain costs, including fuel and tolls, and must comply with the terms of our Hire and Recovery Agreement.