YANML, but please help me weigh the benefits of filing a police report about a car-bike accident when a settlement is still in process from a previous accident.
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posted by nonmerci
on Oct 20, 2012 -
10 answers
Got rear-ended and am thoroughly unhappy with repair results. Any tips for negotiating with the insurance company re: how they're handling this?
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posted by kanuck
on Oct 11, 2012 -
4 answers
On Friday morning I was in what I consider to be a no-fault fender bender, but Illinois isn't a no-fault state. The other party has already contacted my insurance; I'm not sure what I should be doing to best protect myself. Details inside.
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posted by ictow
on Aug 6, 2012 -
8 answers
I got in a minor fender-bender and got a ticket - will my insurance company find out about it if I don't report it?
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posted by boognish
on Mar 3, 2012 -
6 answers
Got in a car accident two years; car rental, uninsured. Complicated situation, car rental company wants $35K from me. What to do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 14, 2012 -
27 answers
Should I get a lawyer, and whose insurance should I make a claim against for an auto accident that was the other driver's fault and which caused significant injury?
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posted by Vectorcon Systems
on Dec 12, 2011 -
15 answers
My car was rear ended last night and it's starting to look like the guy who hit me does not have a driver's license or insurance. So I'm not really sure what my next move is.
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posted by dhammond
on Nov 13, 2011 -
20 answers
hi Mefites, I need some sound insights and advice regarding a recent auto accident I was involved in California. What to do when a highway patrol accident report is biased against you? what can I do to correct the situation?
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posted by wcmf
on Mar 22, 2011 -
18 answers
How and where do I get my car repaired? (or, please explain to me how car insurance works)
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posted by genmonster
on Feb 15, 2011 -
8 answers
After I settled an auto injury claim I found out the adjuster mislead me on a number of issues. Had I known that I would have obtained an attorney. Can settled injury claims get reopened (Adjuster says no)?
posted by elizfield
on Dec 17, 2009 -
9 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?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 30, 2009 -
18 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?
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posted by rbellon
on Sep 17, 2008 -
5 answers
AutoAccident101:
a) Do you always call the police? Surely if you don't the other party could later deny involvement.
b) If your car is undriveable, when the tow truck turns up and they ask you, "where would you like it towed to?", where the hell do you get it towed to?
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posted by The_Partridge_Family
on Jul 26, 2008 -
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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.
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posted by FlamingBore
on Jul 5, 2008 -
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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.
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posted by hypocritical ross
on Apr 21, 2008 -
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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.
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posted by Alison
on Mar 24, 2008 -
11 answers
I rear-ended somebody with my car. Twist: I'm moving in a week... background inside.
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posted by Jeanne
on Dec 27, 2007 -
2 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
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
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
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
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 -
13 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?
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posted by xo
on Jul 20, 2006 -
28 answers
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 -
26 answers
CSI Filter: How do I find the person who hit my car given that it was a woman driving a blue SUV that hit my car in State College, PA at approximately 12:11 AM May 26th, 2005?
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posted by Fat Guy
on May 26, 2005 -
14 answers
Car Insurance question - I was in an accident over New Years, where a friend of mine and I were hit by a drunk driver while crossing the street. The driver fled, and was never caught by the cops. 5 months later, I've found out he filed a claim with his car insurance company for a significant amount of money, and been approved.
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posted by SweetJesus
on May 18, 2005 -
17 answers
