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.
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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?
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posted by SeizeTheDay
on Oct 25, 2007 -
11 answers
I backed into a rock and damaged a borrowed car. The owner won't return until Monday. What should I do?
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posted by desjardins
on Oct 25, 2007 -
25 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.
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posted by Xere
on Oct 22, 2007 -
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I got rear-ended yesterday and now my neck hurts. What's the best way to proceed?
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posted by vraxoin
on Oct 5, 2007 -
15 answers
I spilled hard cider on my computer desk, and it got into the openings of my external HDD - while it was on and running. What should I do now?
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posted by streetdreams
on Oct 2, 2007 -
6 answers
Are there are good Iphone insurance policies or discreet cases that would protect from drops?
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posted by austinlee
on Sep 10, 2007 -
16 answers
I got hit by a car on a bicycle while carrying a laptop. Bicycle & laptop are busted, but thankfully I'm not. What do I do now, legally speaking?
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posted by suedehead
on Sep 7, 2007 -
19 answers
My brother and his wife were in a near fatal car accident in California while on vacation. I need to get them about 200 miles back to Las Vegas. I have MULTIPLE questions, and I hope you guys (and gals) can help...
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posted by lattiboy
on Sep 7, 2007 -
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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?
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posted by ClaudiaCenter
on Sep 6, 2007 -
21 answers
Car accident while driving for work, any chance of getting my deductible paid back?
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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?
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posted by es_de_bah
on Jul 20, 2007 -
12 answers
I don't have dental insurance but I have a dental emergency in Chicago.
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posted by danb1
on Jul 19, 2007 -
12 answers
I just got hit by a car while riding my bike in Vancouver Canada, what is the next step?
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posted by Knigel
on Jul 1, 2007 -
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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?
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posted by zavulon
on May 15, 2007 -
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A few weeks ago while playfully wrestling around at a family gathering, I was basically tackled and a knee landed on my arm, pinning it to the ground. I did not have blinding pain or anything, but for a few days after that my arm and shoulder were pretty sore, and I've had trouble reaching behind my upper back with that arm. If it seems like it's getting a little better with time (though I'm still having trouble reaching around with it to my upper back), do I need to see a doctor or will it just get better on its own?
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posted by onlyconnect
on Apr 12, 2007 -
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Broke my wrist last night (right wrist--I am right-handed). I live alone and am seeking tips for coping with activities of daily living with very limited use of my dominant hand.
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posted by Kat Allison
on Mar 7, 2007 -
9 answers
TrafficTicketFilter: I was in a minor accident where I rear-ended someone because traffic stopped suddenly and I was unable to stop in time. Do I really need a lawyer for the court date regarding my ticket?
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posted by twiggy
on Feb 6, 2007 -
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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?
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posted by mulkey
on Jan 30, 2007 -
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I may have filled out inaccurate information on my first car insurance application a month ago, namely "forgetting" to mention an accident I had 2.5 years ago when I was driving someone else's car (their insurance covered it) in another state with a different license. Now I am worried sick and have a bunch of questions and I don't want to ask the insurance company.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 10, 2007 -
21 answers
How can I handle settling the costs of a minor auto accident without getting my insurance company involved?
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posted by murphy slaw
on Jan 8, 2007 -
8 answers
I was rear-ended pretty hard by a drunk driver while I was driving. I will have medical bills that are pretty high, and my neck will probably be messed up for months (at least). Will the insurance companies pick this up sufficiently, or should I seek legal counsel, who wants 1/3 of the recovery? This happened in Kansas. Anyone who has been through this type of situation, please help!!
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posted by Fisherkitty
on Jan 2, 2007 -
34 answers
Has anybody ever filed a claim on a personal articles policy with State Farm? If so, what was the process? how long did it take? do they replace your stuff or give you $ to buy it yourself? I'm especially interested in answers that pertain to camera equipment.
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posted by rbs
on Jan 1, 2007 -
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I was hit by a bus while my car was not moving. Who do I sue in small claims court, the driver of the bus, or the private company that owns the bus?
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posted by JakeWalker
on Dec 27, 2006 -
16 answers
what if someone who was renting a car, uh, hypothetically, ran over a curb and damaged a tire rim? would they be smart or stupid to just have the tire replaced before turning the car in?
posted by ubiquity
on Dec 24, 2006 -
14 answers
What kills people when they drive into the ditch? Is it rolling over, or just the high speeds of the highway?
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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.
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posted by convex
on Dec 12, 2006 -
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Any advice on getting diminished payment value for vehicle after collision? Their insurance company said that there was no diminished value after our car was rear ended by a semi-truck.
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posted by Leenie
on Nov 15, 2006 -
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I've been at my job for less than a month, and today as I was rounding a blind corner into my cubicle I collided with my co-worker who works right next to me. He slammed his shoulder into the cubicle, and even though he brushed it off as nothing, I am 99.9% sure that he will wake up with a bruise tomorrow morning. He's very friendly, but we're both so engrossed in our work that we haven't had a chance to really get to know one another. I've already apologized twice, but what can I do or say to make things less awkward?
posted by invisible ink
on Nov 1, 2006 -
39 answers
How likely is it *really* that there's something worse than bruising wrong with me after a minor car accident?
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posted by catfood
on Oct 9, 2006 -
15 answers
Auto Insurance: I was rear-ended in a 3-car accident about a month ago at slow (<15 mph) speed. My back has been hurting...how do I handle this with the liable insurance company?
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posted by sdis
on Sep 7, 2006 -
8 answers
My car rolled today and hit another parked car .. i guess I forgot to apply the emergency brake .. My car is fine .. her car has a huge dent in the back :(
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posted by jason9009
on Jul 22, 2006 -
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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?
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posted by xo
on Jul 20, 2006 -
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Advice on filing an accident report where I'm not at fault, but was in a situation that commonly defines me as being at fault? (Chicago, IL if that matters, oh and the vehicle who hit me left the scene)
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posted by twiggy
on Jul 13, 2006 -
12 answers
Help me find a record/info of this air disaster: January 2/3 either '69 or '70 Peoria Illinois. Aircraft was a DC9 and company was possibly Ozark. Flight departed Chicago.
A search of the FAA website reveals nothing! No google luck either.
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posted by mule
on Jul 1, 2006 -
13 answers
[LampshadeFilter]: I accidentally broke a beloved glass Ikea lampshade and I'd like to find a replacement. I was a klutz this morning and broke this lampshade that holds high sentimental value to its owner. It is a medium-blue glass, mushroom shaped lampshade bought around 2002. Ikea doesn't have a stock discontinued items, and eBay and Googling turn up nothing. Pictures are inside.
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posted by carabiner
on Jun 14, 2006 -
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I was involved in an hit and run accident as a pedestrian a little over a year ago, and I've got some questions about contributory negligence.
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posted by SweetJesus
on Apr 18, 2006 -
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