PISSED, Dump truck debris smashed my Windshield!!
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From: PA
CLS 55 AMG
PISSED, Dump truck debris smashed my Windshield!!
I was on i295 in NJ. Yesterday, wasn't even in the same lane and some debris flew out of truck and put a softball size dent in my windshield. I can actually chip away pieces of glass from my windshield.
My wife wrote down license plate and co. Info. I pulled up beside him to motion him over but he kept going.
Is there a way I can make truck co. Pay damages otherwise gotta pay my $500 deduct.
My wife wrote down license plate and co. Info. I pulled up beside him to motion him over but he kept going.
Is there a way I can make truck co. Pay damages otherwise gotta pay my $500 deduct.
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Big trucking companies will typically pay for the damage to a windshield in my experience. Also, some states have glass coverage included in your personal auto policy that DOES NOT count towards your deductible or even claim history (MN is one of them).
I know this really sucks, but if you make an insurance claim you can insist on having OEM glass (with State Farm at least) with no additional charges.
I know this really sucks, but if you make an insurance claim you can insist on having OEM glass (with State Farm at least) with no additional charges.
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From: MD
2006 E55 AMG
Normally, if its a larger carrier and you call them nicely, they'll take care of you. I had that happen to me about 10 years ago and they told me to get them an estimate. Paid it over the phone.
