NightRider Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Bingo. A log fell off a logging truck around a turn and a 1500lb log bashed right into the wheel of my parents '96 Impala SS.Damn. That could have been alot worse. Car guy, nice ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hellz yea, tell them you're going to speak with a lawyer / looking into filing a DV (Diminished Value) claim.See what they say.This whole "insurance game" is all a big bluff on who is the biggest bullshitter. All you need to do is show them you're cognizant of the law and your legal rights, and they'll pony up. Otherwise, you take it in the ass like most people who don't have the time, knowledge, understanding, ability, or any combination thereof to fight with the insurance company.Thanks man really. My first accident and yeah your right I probably would not have known anything. I'm going to call the adjustor tomorrow to get it started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 just find the largest for sale price tag for a similar car to yours, and they'll pay up that amount for the total. if your car is easily repaired (track toy, perhaps?) buy it back for almost nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 I had a 96 DCM Impala SS about 5-7 years ago. Got rid of it when the big three started bringing the rear wheel cars back. That thing was a boat, but it was fun to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks man really. My first accident and yeah your right I probably would not have known anything. I'm going to call the adjustor tomorrow to get it started.You should not be negotiating with their adjuster.Your insurance company should be.Offering you quick cash for your med bills gets them out of a lawsuit. I hope you haven't accepted that money yet. They can NOT tell you where or how to get your car fixed.Seriously, getting someone to represent your interests is not greedy. Call your insurance co. NOW. If you don't like what you hear, call an attorney. You need REAL advice and not a handful of suggestions from the interweb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 ^ Truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 You should not be negotiating with their adjuster.Your insurance company should be.Offering you quick cash for your med bills gets them out of a lawsuit. I hope you haven't accepted that money yet. They can NOT tell you where or how to get your car fixed.Seriously, getting someone to represent your interests is not greedy. Call your insurance co. NOW. If you don't like what you hear, call an attorney. You need REAL advice and not a handful of suggestions from the interweb.And there you have it. IANAL, but to tell you that they are going to fix your car with aftermarket/used parts is complete bullshit. I suppose that they already have a shop in mind that can source and install all these parts, and that is completely illegal. In Ohio, you have the right to have the work done at the shop of your choosing, ESPECIALLY since you are not at-fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 I will have to wait and see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 just my opinion, but contact a lawyer... when I had my accident the insurance company bsed a while, once I had a lawyer they cut me a check... the lawyer said take the money for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 With a hospital visit related to the accident I can only imagine that he will soon have a pile of Lawyer letters to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 I am going to use my dad's lawyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Glad you are aight. Was the chick hot? Did you put it in her butt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Glad you are aight. Was the chick hot? Did you put it in her butt?Thanks. nope. nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I am going to use my dad's lawyer.I know it's been a couple days....This is a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Got a news update. Got a call from the repair shop and it is now confirmed that I have frame damage. They took the poor old stang apart and they called the claim adjuster back out. Depending on how much it will cost to fix this bad boy. I might be getting a check. So far no word from the adjuster and I told them I want the money and not their cheap parts to fix my frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Insist on genuine new Ford crap I mean parts. There is no reason not to repair/replace your Ford parts w/Ford parts. If you are serious about using your father's attorney, make sure the next time the other insurance company calls, you direct them to your attorney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hell yeah, holmes. Sounds like good news to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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