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Is it wrong to want to beat someone's knee caps out?, NOT OT. 914 related. Pics up second page. |
DerekKim |
Feb 16 2007, 12:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 387 Joined: 27-August 04 From: Gulfport, MS Member No.: 2,635 |
Hey... So I get off of work tonight right? I go over to a 24 hour auto parts store. Get a new air filter and some fuel injector cleaner. To treat her right ya know. Well I pull out of the parking lot. Turn right and go to the light and make a u turn. I look ahead. Clear. I am still rolling and I turn. Shifting now 2nd into 3rd and wham! and the tires squealing. It's just clicked in my mind. "Someone just hit me". I'm pretty sure I'm ok. Car stalled, lights were ON. I get out of my car. This guy is in the middle lane window rolled down cussing me out. Not an "Are you ok?" "or an "I'm sorry I rearended you" but a your f-ing dumb. So they pull out in front of me. Ok he gets out of his car and so does his concubine. She starts flipping me off tellin me it's a rental and I'm done etc. So the guy says, "How much you got?". I said. "huh?" He said "We can settle this right now without the cops." I said "I'm a minor. I'm calling my dad" SO he said "Fine we'll call the cops and they will settle this." Well the cop gets there and he asks for my license and insurance etc. I said ok. So I'm sitting in my car waiting for the cop to come over for my info and the guy that hit me comes over to my car and, trying to be all buddy buddy says, "Hey everything is ok we are just going to exchange information etc.". I was on the phone with my dad and with my mouth open said, "You need to leave. You were cussing at me and threatening me. I don't want to talk to you." So he comes back with another "f you" and a "Wait until they leave". Now I'm not a small kid and I keep a big wrench used for tightening trailer hitch balls by my parking brake. I get out of my car and told him "What was that? What are you going to do after the cops leave?" Loud enough to where the cops could hear me. So my dad shows up and the cop comes over and gets my side of the story. I didn't get a ticket. Wasn't my fault. About that time it hit me and I just started crying. I love my car. It's what makes me happy. now my AX trip is canceled next weekend which I got the time off for and was getting it all ready to go. I had to have the car towed home. I barely got it 40 feet into my garage as the rear passenger side fender is crumpled and rubbing on the tire. I will get pics tomorrow. I might have to come with a post on "If it totals what can I do to get the most out of it" Or it will be a "Is this fixable and if so how much would it cost".
Vent mode off. Brief story? Douche bag hit me. Cusses me out. His fault. No ticket. Might need help later on if it's fixable or not and if totaled I may need some help getting as much as I can. |
cooltimes |
Feb 16 2007, 10:34 AM
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Getting a fair settlement from the insurance company of the BIG rental agency will be your biggest challenge but your Dad may help since he is an adjuster but don't think the BIG corporation adjuster is ever going to be his buddy and do what is best for you.
Damage to your vehicle and any personal injury will be 2 separate items to be dealt with. The lawyer that you choose can cost you a loss so do it with care. Stay on their neck or some will take the easy way and accept any offer as they will get the cream in spite of what they might tell you. Those who say you pay nothing unless you win are liars. They charge for each and every thing they do. Going to the PO or mailing a letter is priced at about $125 per hour and they may stop and visit a friend for a couple of hours at your expense. Read their agreement they want you to put your signature on. It's going to cost you no matter what you have heard. You will need local (State or Area) ads showing what a 914 in the same condition before the accident is selling for. Be cool as they will drag this out as long as they can hoping you will finally give up and take a lowball figure. If you are hurt, be prepared to show real proof that you are injured. They hire others who will watch you when you least expect and if you do anything that they deem is impossible by an injury you may have suffered, you will be charged with fraud, etc. The system does work if you really are injured but you face the burden of proof. BTDT. I got $5000 total for the 914 and my injuries back in 1991. They wrote me a letter given to me when they paid, saying I was faking. My 914 was hit with me in the driver seat, by a truck hauling a 80 foot trailer, going about 50 mph, as they jackknifed and lost control careening across the road to my side, striking the 914 exactly where the seat belt is affixed behind the driver. Knocked unconscious, covered with glass fragments and removed from the 914 by an officer. It was determined I suffered from arthritis that only started the moment the truck and trailer nearly wiped me from the globe. This is not to be construted as legal advice but my own personal experience and my opinion since I was the victim of an accident in my 914 back in 1991. Your road to compensation could be smoother. Good luck. |
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