O/O's - IF you get into an accident!

I just saw a post on fb of an O/O that hit a big cow head on. He asked what he should do next. Well, besides all the obvious stuff, I have a little advice I posted.

Make sure you DEMAND BOTH front springs, hangers and anything else that took the impact get replaced. I had a lady come across the highway and cause an accident in front of me and I hit both of them (by that time maybe only at 25 mph in the rain). 100% not at fault and my insurance co. would only cover a USED front fender, bumper and some other parts. After I settled with my insurance co. several months later I noticed a crack in my left steer spring. These were the composite one piece springs (about $1400 apiece just for the part). I should have fought harder when they told me they had already settled and they wouldn't cover replacement. I would never let that happen again. Check with a reliable front end shop, too. Don't let your insurance company short change you. That insurance adjuster is going to come on to you like he's your best friend, but he's there to give you as little as possible to save the ins. co. lots of money - AT YOUR EXPENSE! He's NOT your friend. Be wise as a serpent in this and don't let on that you know he's not out for your best interest. He's a SHARK!!

 

What did you have,

Snooty, get off your high horse. The point isn't when I noticed it - and it was a mechanic working on the truck that noticed it. I then took it to a front end shop and they determined it had been initially been done by the accident. They were the ones who gave me the advice to make sure you replace springs even if you don't see anything right away, anytime you have a frontal impact accident. So, since my post was to help out anyone else who might have an accident in the future, maybe you should be thankful somebody like me is taking the time to share something that will save someone else some heartache and pain! Got it?