Maryland Accident, car totaled. Cops incorrectly say both drivers are at fault. Can anything be done? [more inside]
posted by anti social order on Nov 18, 2009 - 9 answers

Automobile accident: Did the seat belt fail? What should we do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 20, 2009 - 10 answers

Should I hire a personal injury attorney after being rear ended? [more inside]
posted by zzztimbo on Oct 18, 2009 - 22 answers

SUV backed over my tiny Miata, what should I do? [more inside]
posted by evilelf on Oct 8, 2009 - 28 answers

Can you identify this GM car part? [more inside]
posted by janerica on Aug 15, 2009 - 10 answers

I was in a pretty crappy head-on collision with another car tonight. Advice on what to do? [more inside]
posted by icarus on Aug 8, 2009 - 32 answers

Hertz fender bender, do I need to file police report, and am I covered? [more inside]
posted by spacefire on Jul 4, 2009 - 5 answers

Is it legal to accept $500 from a car insurance company, reimbursing me for a repair I'm not going to make? If it's legal, should I? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 - 18 answers

If I pay out of pocket for repairs to another driver's car, is there a form I can ask him to sign to prevent later involvement of insurance companies? [more inside]
posted by ecsh on May 26, 2009 - 9 answers

Last night my husband was involved in a very low-speed crash -- the other party was a cement pylon. The crash popped the airbags and broke the plastic grill on the front of the car, but we don't see any other damage. My son's car seat was in the back of the car. (My son was not in the car.) Do I need to replace the seat? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Apr 22, 2009 - 22 answers

My parked car got hit by a truck. Then, before I could get it fixed, it got hit by another truck. How do I handle two claims at once? [more inside]
posted by fermion on Mar 6, 2009 - 9 answers

Does this job exist? What should I be searching for? [more inside]
posted by rancidchickn on Feb 9, 2009 - 8 answers

Outcome of a car accident in San Jose, CA on 880 North near the Alameda, around 10:30am February 1st? [more inside]
posted by tkolar on Feb 2, 2009 - 4 answers

Car accident insurance filter: Insurance company refuses to provide for rental car before sending me the money. What to do? [more inside]
posted by coolnik on Jan 8, 2009 - 5 answers

Injury claims lawyer recommendation in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by juiceCake on Oct 25, 2008 - 4 answers

What should I do if I'm not sure someone's after the fact claim about a car accident is actually related to the accident? [more inside]
posted by rbellon on Sep 17, 2008 - 5 answers

Earlier this week I witnessed a pedestrian/car accident while traveling in Calcutta, India. A boy was pinned between two vehicles and his leg is badly injured. [warning] Here is a photo of his leg a few days later. His care is deficient as best and I am looking for advice and suggestions. Inside is an excerpt from my blog where you can find the full story, including known medications administered. [more inside]
posted by maya on Aug 8, 2008 - 9 answers

How do we navigate auto insurance negotiation post accident? My partner was involved in a major auto accident this past week. We're now trying to figure out all the insurance craziness. [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Jul 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Is there a way to find out details about a particular traffic accident and death that occurred in New Jersey on May 11? The only additional info I have is the name of the deceased. [more inside]
posted by shortfuse on May 23, 2008 - 11 answers

My car was just totaled by an unlicensed, uninsured 16-year-old driver in Chicago. I'm insured, but I have no collision coverage, so any/all expenses are strictly out-of-pocket. The teen responsible was found to be 100% liable on the police report. Can/should I take the family to small claims court? Related: Can anyone suggest a salvage guy that pays a fair price for junked cars and a decent lawyer to represent me in small claims court? Do I even need a lawyer in small claims court? Sorry - I'm new to this. [more inside]
posted by hypocritical ross on Apr 21, 2008 - 33 answers

My wife was rear-ended today by a couple of nuns while stopped at a light. She didn't call the police to the scene and now she is feeling some stiffness in her neck. What should we do now? [more inside]
posted by any major dude on Mar 26, 2008 - 20 answers

How do I get a fair settlement for my totaled car in Pennsylvania? The insurance adjuster insists that I am not owed the replacement value of my car and refuses to budge. [more inside]
posted by Alison on Mar 24, 2008 - 11 answers

Do I have to pay $1000+ the insurance co. won't cover? [more inside]
posted by hulahulagirl on Mar 17, 2008 - 16 answers

So I was crossing the street right after work in the crosswalk, on a green walk sign. A cab was making a left turn, ran into me, knocked me down, and then ran over my foot! The worst part was that he stopped ON TOP OF MY FOOT, wth?! So he gets out of the car to check on me and i'm on the ground screaming bloody murder- BACK THE F OFF MY FOOT- pretty funny when i re-tell it now since miraculously (doctor's words) I was spared from any major injury! [more inside]
posted by flaneuse on Feb 1, 2008 - 18 answers

Out of state rental car driver who paid for the Loss Damage Waiver backed in to us. We have his insurance information and claim number, and also reported the incident to our insurance company, which offered to cover damages to the car. We think we'd like to have repairs covered under the rental company's LDW. Do we have the right to choose who should foot the bill? And is this a good choice? [more inside]
posted by truenorth on Jan 24, 2008 - 9 answers

Car accident in Sept. Swapped info; didn't call police. Now the guy who hit us has never heard of us. What can I reasonably expect? [more inside]
posted by kmennie on Jan 9, 2008 - 12 answers

Where can I buy a padded jacket for the concrete pillar in my parking garage that I keep accidentally scraping my car against? [more inside]
posted by bonheur on Dec 27, 2007 - 11 answers

A guy driving his son's car backs into my wife's van, while my wife's dad is driving it. The guy admits fault, then changes his mind and his story. My in-laws never thought to file a police report or get contact information from the witness. Now we think that the vehicle that hit us may be uninsured. It all happened on private property. Help. [more inside]
posted by 4ster on Nov 20, 2007 - 11 answers

What happens if an insurance adjustor gives you an estimate that's twice as large as the original body shop estimate you got before the adjustor saw the damage? [more inside]
posted by SeizeTheDay on Oct 25, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm going to be temporarily using a friend's car to commute. The concern is that my friend only has minimum liability insurance. I think I'm a safe driver and all, but I'd prefer for any potential accidents or damage to involve only myself, my wallet, and my insurance - and for my friend to get off scot-free. What do I need to do? This is in CA. [more inside]
posted by Xere on Oct 22, 2007 - 4 answers

How much do a body shops typically charge for repairng small dents on cars? [more inside]
posted by BeaverTerror on Sep 21, 2007 - 11 answers

EthicsFilter. My teenager with a learner's permit backed into a parked car (whilst practicing driving with me in the front passenger seat screaming "no, no, no!"). I left a note with my phone number, asked a passerby whether they knew who owned the car (they did not), and called my insurance company to make a claim. But the owners haven't called and it's been a week -- now what? [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Sep 6, 2007 - 21 answers

Car accident while driving for work, any chance of getting my deductible paid back? [more inside]
posted by outsider on Aug 26, 2007 - 9 answers

I got into an accident with a ZipCar this week. How worried should I be about paying the hefty deductible. Experiences, advice sought...
posted by parmanparman on Aug 22, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can I find info on whether or not I am liable in an auto accident, short of hiring a lawer? [more inside]
posted by es_de_bah on Jul 20, 2007 - 12 answers

One of my best friends just had a major car accident in which a motorcyclist died. What can I do to help him out? [more inside]
posted by hoverboards don't work on water on Jun 19, 2007 - 16 answers

I was pulling out of my parking spot as some guy, going at high speed, out of nowhere cut in front of me, causing me to bump into him, and then ran away. What's my best action at this point? [more inside]
posted by zavulon on May 15, 2007 - 22 answers

I crashed my car but the insurance company won't total it. What do I do now? [more inside]
posted by archimago on Feb 8, 2007 - 16 answers

I had a car accident a few months ago and am now talking with the insurance company about the bodily injury claim. I've heard a lot from folks (on mefi and elsewhere) that you shouldn't settle quickly and to ask for more than they offer at first. I'm wondering how I do that. How much more do I ask for? What can I expect as far as the insurance company's response? How do I rationalize my bargaining? [more inside]
posted by mulkey on Jan 30, 2007 - 16 answers

What kills people when they drive into the ditch? Is it rolling over, or just the high speeds of the highway? [more inside]
posted by dino terror on Dec 17, 2006 - 19 answers

My wife got into a car accident last week. I wasn't with her, The story is, someone cut her off and slammed on the breaks and she had to turn to avoid him, she over turned and someone else almost hit her so she turned again and the car started rolling. it was an SUV and that made the flipping so easy. She is unharmed, she did not hit anyone, but the car is totalled. [more inside]
posted by convex on Dec 12, 2006 - 15 answers

How do I get a reliable car for not much money? [more inside]
posted by mulkey on Oct 13, 2006 - 24 answers

How best to shower with a bloodied up face? [more inside]
posted by atom128 on Sep 14, 2006 - 16 answers

What happens when you hit an uninsured driver? [more inside]
posted by mikelly on Jul 26, 2006 - 15 answers

My non-pimped ride (1993 sedan, BB value: $825) was just totaled in an accident with a commercial truck (the truck driver's fault, and he was cited). Are there any ways to get the adjuster to value the car more highly than $825 so that I have any chance of replacing it? [more inside]
posted by xo on Jul 20, 2006 - 28 answers

In California, what are the steps that I should take to sell my totaled car to a dismantler? I want rid myself of all liability for the vehicle and get as much money as possible for the parts. [more inside]
posted by |n$eCur3 on Mar 12, 2006 - 3 answers

I was visiting my relatives out of town a few weeks ago. When I got back home, my uncle said that his neighbor thought that I bumped into the front of her parked car, and he said that it was my car that was parked in front of her. [more inside]
posted by i8ny3x on Feb 18, 2006 - 6 answers

Can someone else make a claim on my auto insurance? [more inside]
posted by jayder on Feb 18, 2006 - 14 answers

I was recently in a fender-bender in a rented car and I want to know who covers whom. [more inside]
posted by Corpus Callosum on Jan 17, 2006 - 7 answers

Driving to work, I was (mildly) rear-ended at a sudden stop in a traffic crawl. [more inside]
posted by pantsrobot on Dec 2, 2005 - 19 answers