Hit and run victim..what to do now????

Call your insurance company, probably through your lease company. They should be paying for down time and motels.
He should be finding out how soon the truck will be road worthy. The insurance won't want to pay for any motels after that.
Consider how much you have already actual asset value you have in the truck (not what you have invested) compared to just giving the truck back to the lease company. Might be worth, just going to another truck or trucking company. Keep in mind, if you stick with that lease purchase, you will loose the deductable unless they find the 4 wheeler and if he has insurance.

 

I would first talk to the company and see if they can help. I would also check to see if the weigh station has camera's and if they can identify the car that hit your husband. I am surprised the car could be driven with that much damage to the truck. If you can find the owner of the car and get to their insurance company, you might work something out, but I doubt they will want to part with any money unless it is tied to a settlement. You are in a bad situation, especially with the children. I remember reading about an organization that helps drivers who get hurt or in need on the road. I don't know if this would qualify. Off hand, I don't remember the name of the organization. If someone here is not familiar with them, you might call OOIDA and ask if they are familiar with the organization. Their main number is 816-229-5791. Their website is www.ooida.com. Good luck. I hope your husband can get the truck out of the shop soon.

 

Maybe someone can post links or phone numbers to places that help families in need.

 

It's easy, drop in a head light, fix the bumper, it seems you need a bracket and the plastic cover. Cut rip off the fairing and fuel tanks, if need be just get a basic tank with the steps built in and mount them up. Then, you're on the road. It's not done perfect, but this is no time to waste if you're going broke.

 

It would be the other parties insurance that would pay your down time and other expenses. Right now I'm sorry to say your not going to get anything without finding that car. Man, he really creamed him! Glad he's ok.

 

I agree. If my wife and children were going to suffer, I would just walk away and start fresh as a company driver somewhere. Wouldn't be too nit-picky about right and wrong; just take care of the wife and children first and life goes on. Look at the big picture and don't worry about it.

Tell him to clean out the truck; he can tell them "I'll be in touch", hitch hike home and find a new job.