need help with accident

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bigwuz, Feb 25, 2014.

  1. bigwuz

    bigwuz Light Load Member

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    Ok dont know were to post this but i was in my personal vehicle driving home when a driver of a semi hit my vehicle with his trailer while turning. He was 100 percent at fault but im also a driver. I do need this taken care of but dont know how to get his company to pay for the damages which could be around 3000 help please
     
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  3. 77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    Call a lawyer.
     
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  4. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    1. Is there an accident report?
    2. Was the driver cited by a LEO?
    3. Have you contacted your insurance?

    And please don't tell me that he was making a right turn and hit you with the trailer.
     
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  5. bigwuz

    bigwuz Light Load Member

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    There is an accident report dont think he was cited he was making a left turn an hit my left side
     
  6. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    you turn it into your insurance....have you ever read your insurance paper that says in an accident "call this number...."?
     
  7. TripleSix

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    Wow. You only hear about hits like that in parking lots. Well, call your insurance company and get estimates on the damage. Better figure out the blue book value on your car just in case your insurance tries to screw you. Then you may need a lawyer.
     
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  9. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    that and normally accidents in turns are going right not left, if im at a tight intersection going either direction I wave the cars passed then make my turn but the op didnt give too many details.
     
  10. CondoCruiser

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    First get you 3 good repair estimates if you can so you know what you are dealing with. Call the company and say this is what it is going to cost plus I have to rent a car while it's being repaired. Many body shops are backed up and it takes awhile for a repair depending on where you go. A good company will settle with you to get your car fixed. Bigger companies are usually self insured. Some of these plastic bumpers can cost a couple grand is why getting estimates are important.

    If they play any games or jack you around then get an attorney. Sometimes an attorney can just send them a letter of intent, pay up or get sued type deal which usually works. That only costs about $50.

    He might see $$$ and want to pursue it further.

    An accident report is all you need for evidence. The citing part is irrelevant to getting your car fixed.
     
  11. bigwuz

    bigwuz Light Load Member

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    no its lapsed thats y im a little worried i had this happen before an the ladies insurance paid for it i will still call them its progressive will see what happens gotta pursue this
     
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