Wash. Admin. Code § 284-30-394 - Denial of storage and towing costs
Prior to denying storage and towing costs, the insurer must do all of the following:
(1) Advise
the first party claimant by phone or in writing before it stops payment for
storage of the loss vehicle. This communication must be documented in the claim
file. If it is a phone call, the documentation must include the date, time,
name of the person contacted and a summary of the conversation;
(2) Provide reasonable time for the claimant
to move the loss vehicle before stopping payment for storage. Five calendar
days is considered reasonable time unless the claimant agrees to a shorter time
period;
(3) Pay any and all
reasonable towing charges unless otherwise provided in the applicable insurance
policy.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.30.010. 09-11-129 (Matter No. R 2007-08), § 284-30-394, filed 5/20/09, effective 8/21/09.
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