{"id":38644,"date":"2014-02-20T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2014-02-20T13:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themovingplanner.com\/?p=2272"},"modified":"2022-05-16T20:13:05","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T20:13:05","slug":"understanding-moving-company-liability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/blog\/understanding-moving-company-liability\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Moving Company Liability"},"content":{"rendered":"

You would not believe how many claims go unmade because people just are not sure what their moving company<\/a> is liable for. You may also be quite surprised at how many people are extremely disappointed when they find out that their insurance coverage is not enough to cover damage or loss to their belongings. Learning about insurance and liability is not very exciting, but it is important. Even the most experienced movers<\/a> from the best moving companies have accidents with valuables from time to time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Licensed and Insured Moving Companies<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

First things first; before you hire a moving company it is vital that you make sure it is licensed and insured. All reputable companies are licensed by the U.S. Department of Transportation and should have a US DOT number. You can request this number and verify it in the Safety and Fitness Electronic Records System. You can also use the Household Goods Program through the Department of Transportation to find company name, fleet size, insurance information, outstanding complaints, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Released Value Protection Coverage<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The first thing you need to know about released value protection is that it is not enough insurance to cover damage or loss. Most movers offer $0.60 per pound per item. At first, this doesn’t sound all that bad, right? Then, you realize that a 30-pound flat screen is only going to get you $18, which should make you cringe a little when you think about what you paid for it. This is the basic coverage that is included with your move. So, before you just agree to it because you don’t want to spend more money or talk about insurance, you should think about how much money you will be out if there is an accident with any of your belongings or the entire truck.<\/span><\/p>\n

Full Value Protection Coverage<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are like most, you are moving on a budget. So, the last thing you probably want is to pay more for this coverage. However, if you, unfortunately, need it, you will be extremely grateful you splurged. Full value protection means the moving company reimburses items damaged, destroyed, or lost. They may offer you one of the solutions for each item being reimbursed, including:<\/span><\/p>\n