Got Rear Ended Tonight
08-03-2013, 11:20 PM
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Got Rear Ended Tonight
So how bad do you all think it is? Repairable or totaled?
Here is the link to the pictures:
http://imgur.com/a/H9KRB#0
Here is the link to the pictures:
http://imgur.com/a/H9KRB#0
08-03-2013, 11:37 PM
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repairable. won't be cheap for the other guy's insurance, but I don't think it would exceed the book value of your car. i'd think around $15k repair job.
08-03-2013, 11:43 PM
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make sure the shop checks underneath the panels for frame damage. also, if fixed, be sure to submit a diminished value claim against the other guy's insurance co.
08-03-2013, 11:43 PM
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08-03-2013, 11:59 PM
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Also, check yourself... Don't be surprised if you wake up tomorrow really sore. Not sure what speed was involved but whiplash can be a bit<h.
+1 on diminished value claim
+1 on diminished value claim
08-07-2013, 11:02 AM
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08-07-2013, 12:10 PM
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So sorry to hear this. I am so sick of crap drivers. Its always some idiot that couldn't care enough about driving to pay attention- and they always seem to connect with an enthusiasts car too!
Fix her up, glad you are ok!
Fix her up, glad you are ok!
08-07-2013, 02:22 PM
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I got rear ended same way as you by an SUV. Repairs cost me upwards of $15k. Though I think it could had been done for $10k. The rest were markups by the fancy body shop I took it too. Seems they work on alot of ferraris, lambos, and euros. I figure insurance was paying so I took it to the best.
08-09-2013, 12:54 AM
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If you have the option of finding out, see how far out of alignment the wheels are BEFORE it gets taken all apart. Sheet metal is easy to fix, but if the frame is bent, it's never going to track straight again no matter what they do to it. Good luck - I hope the damage is only cosmetic.
P.S. If you got rear-ended, it's not coming out of your pocket no matter what.
P.S. If you got rear-ended, it's not coming out of your pocket no matter what.
08-09-2013, 08:28 AM
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Doesn't look to me you were rear ended.
Did the guy admit fault? I had a similar accident in my C CLass where i was hit in that exact spot and the other driver claimed i wandered into his lane. I had a passenger in my car that backed up my claim that he nudged me. We were found both at fault 50/50. This was in Aventura FL.
Officially Florida does not recognize first party diminished value claims (meaning claims against ones own insurance company) Florida does recognize third party claims whereby a vehicle owner may seek recovery against an at-fault driver for their negligence in causing the loss of value.
Did the guy admit fault? I had a similar accident in my C CLass where i was hit in that exact spot and the other driver claimed i wandered into his lane. I had a passenger in my car that backed up my claim that he nudged me. We were found both at fault 50/50. This was in Aventura FL.
Officially Florida does not recognize first party diminished value claims (meaning claims against ones own insurance company) Florida does recognize third party claims whereby a vehicle owner may seek recovery against an at-fault driver for their negligence in causing the loss of value.
08-09-2013, 10:08 AM
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Doesn't look to me you were rear ended.
Did the guy admit fault? I had a similar accident in my C CLass where i was hit in that exact spot and the other driver claimed i wandered into his lane. I had a passenger in my car that backed up my claim that he nudged me. We were found both at fault 50/50. This was in Aventura FL.
Officially Florida does not recognize first party diminished value claims (meaning claims against ones own insurance company) Florida does recognize third party claims whereby a vehicle owner may seek recovery against an at-fault driver for their negligence in causing the loss of value.
Did the guy admit fault? I had a similar accident in my C CLass where i was hit in that exact spot and the other driver claimed i wandered into his lane. I had a passenger in my car that backed up my claim that he nudged me. We were found both at fault 50/50. This was in Aventura FL.
Officially Florida does not recognize first party diminished value claims (meaning claims against ones own insurance company) Florida does recognize third party claims whereby a vehicle owner may seek recovery against an at-fault driver for their negligence in causing the loss of value.
08-10-2013, 06:26 AM
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Compared to the idiot who rear ended me this is a scratch you can buff out. Insurance wont total unless its approaching 90%+ of the value. My poor car suffered $14k-16k in damages I don't recall off the top of my head but with rental car for 3 months the total was closer to $20k.
And find a diminished value lawyer, you will also have to get an appraisal for a specialist in diminished value the lawyer can refer you to that. Its a PIA and they will fight it all the way, get the lawyer and let them handle it we are talking $5k+ easily off the value of your car.
And find a diminished value lawyer, you will also have to get an appraisal for a specialist in diminished value the lawyer can refer you to that. Its a PIA and they will fight it all the way, get the lawyer and let them handle it we are talking $5k+ easily off the value of your car.
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