Pete from Boston wrote:

>
> There was a cop there when it happened. I asked for his assistance.
> He said to go away. Seriously. "What should I do?" I asked. "You
> should go back to your car," he replied. "About the accident, I
> mean," he said. "Go back to your car," he said. I may be pursuing
> that situation a little further.
>
> Later, when I called the insurance company and they asked if I called
> the police, I explained what had happened. They asked if I'd gotten
> the other person's info, and said, "Sounds like you did what you
> should have." At the time it didn't occur to me that there was
> anything to be achieved by calling the cops, but only now do I realize
> it would've made some difference.

Ahhh. If the police were there already, did they take a report? Did they
get your info on the report? If so, go to the police station, and request
a copy of the report.

If they didn't take a report, I would certainly talk to the supervisor on
duty at the police station. And it would probably be a good idea to call a
lawyer. If you present proper evidence, they will often take your case on
contingency. Can't hurt to try. Insurance companies push around
individuals without proper representation. They are confident that you do
not know all of your rights. When a lawyer calls, they are much more
likely to fold.

 

Pete from Boston wrote:
> This is starting to feel like a CarTalk....


Get a lawyer.

a

 

Pete from Boston wrote:
> This is starting to feel like a CarTalk....


Get a lawyer.

a

 

Pete from Boston wrote:
> This is starting to feel like a CarTalk....


Get a lawyer.

a

 

On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:18:18 GMT, a <a@a.ca> wrote:

>Pete from Boston wrote:
>> This is starting to feel like a CarTalk....
>
>
>Get a lawyer.
>
>a


This is pointless as the car isn't worth it at this point. Even if
they decided to pay the value of the car, you are looking at only 1-2
grand. A lawyer is going to charge you at least $700+ to show up once
in court. And if you win and they appeal it, it is another $700,
there's the value of the car.

What you should always do if you are involved in an accident is get
the driver's license, vin number of the vehicle, license plate number
and proof of insurance. This way you have multiple backups in case
something like this occurs. Also if you know that the other driver is
at fault like in this case, then you should call the other driver's
insurance and file a claim with them. This will be processed by the
insurance headquarters so there is no way of the individual nor the
agent will be able to push this under the carpet.

If you get no where and can live with the car as is for the moment,
you can take the driver to district court. Once it is reviewed by the
judge you will most certainly win. Make sure you take pictures of the
damages if you do decide to go to court.

Good Luck

 

On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:18:18 GMT, a <a@a.ca> wrote:

>Pete from Boston wrote:
>> This is starting to feel like a CarTalk....
>
>
>Get a lawyer.
>
>a


This is pointless as the car isn't worth it at this point. Even if
they decided to pay the value of the car, you are looking at only 1-2
grand. A lawyer is going to charge you at least $700+ to show up once
in court. And if you win and they appeal it, it is another $700,
there's the value of the car.

What you should always do if you are involved in an accident is get
the driver's license, vin number of the vehicle, license plate number
and proof of insurance. This way you have multiple backups in case
something like this occurs. Also if you know that the other driver is
at fault like in this case, then you should call the other driver's
insurance and file a claim with them. This will be processed by the
insurance headquarters so there is no way of the individual nor the
agent will be able to push this under the carpet.

If you get no where and can live with the car as is for the moment,
you can take the driver to district court. Once it is reviewed by the
judge you will most certainly win. Make sure you take pictures of the
damages if you do decide to go to court.

Good Luck

 

On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:18:18 GMT, a <a@a.ca> wrote:

>Pete from Boston wrote:
>> This is starting to feel like a CarTalk....
>
>
>Get a lawyer.
>
>a


This is pointless as the car isn't worth it at this point. Even if
they decided to pay the value of the car, you are looking at only 1-2
grand. A lawyer is going to charge you at least $700+ to show up once
in court. And if you win and they appeal it, it is another $700,
there's the value of the car.

What you should always do if you are involved in an accident is get
the driver's license, vin number of the vehicle, license plate number
and proof of insurance. This way you have multiple backups in case
something like this occurs. Also if you know that the other driver is
at fault like in this case, then you should call the other driver's
insurance and file a claim with them. This will be processed by the
insurance headquarters so there is no way of the individual nor the
agent will be able to push this under the carpet.

If you get no where and can live with the car as is for the moment,
you can take the driver to district court. Once it is reviewed by the
judge you will most certainly win. Make sure you take pictures of the
damages if you do decide to go to court.

Good Luck

 

On Jun 20, 11:53 am, n...@nowehere.com wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:18:18 GMT, a <a...@a.ca> wrote:
> >Pete from Boston wrote:
> >> This is starting to feel like a CarTalk....
>
> >Get a lawyer.
>
> >a
>
> This is pointless as the car isn't worth it at this point. Even if
> they decided to pay the value of the car, you are looking at only 1-2
> grand. A lawyer is going to charge you at least $700+ to show up once
> in court. And if you win and they appeal it, it is another $700,
> there's the value of the car.
>
> What you should always do if you are involved in an accident is get
> the driver's license, vin number of the vehicle, license plate number
> and proof of insurance. This way you have multiple backups in case
> something like this occurs. Also if you know that the other driver is
> at fault like in this case, then you should call the other driver's
> insurance and file a claim with them. This will be processed by the
> insurance headquarters so there is no way of the individual nor the
> agent will be able to push this under the carpet.
>
> If you get no where and can live with the car as is for the moment,
> you can take the driver to district court. Once it is reviewed by the
> judge you will most certainly win. Make sure you take pictures of the
> damages if you do decide to go to court.
>
> Good Luck

It was pointless, but for the reason that my own insurance company
said "clearly, you could not have caused this damage yourself," and
paid me the value of the car, plus that of all parts put in during the
past year, without deductible nor surcharge. I'd have liked to have
seen the liars who hit me get what was coming to them, but not enough
to waste more time on it.

I'm glad we don't have Geico in Mass, avoiding any temptation I may
have had to be insured through them.

 

On Jun 20, 11:53 am, n...@nowehere.com wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:18:18 GMT, a <a...@a.ca> wrote:
> >Pete from Boston wrote:
> >> This is starting to feel like a CarTalk....
>
> >Get a lawyer.
>
> >a
>
> This is pointless as the car isn't worth it at this point. Even if
> they decided to pay the value of the car, you are looking at only 1-2
> grand. A lawyer is going to charge you at least $700+ to show up once
> in court. And if you win and they appeal it, it is another $700,
> there's the value of the car.
>
> What you should always do if you are involved in an accident is get
> the driver's license, vin number of the vehicle, license plate number
> and proof of insurance. This way you have multiple backups in case
> something like this occurs. Also if you know that the other driver is
> at fault like in this case, then you should call the other driver's
> insurance and file a claim with them. This will be processed by the
> insurance headquarters so there is no way of the individual nor the
> agent will be able to push this under the carpet.
>
> If you get no where and can live with the car as is for the moment,
> you can take the driver to district court. Once it is reviewed by the
> judge you will most certainly win. Make sure you take pictures of the
> damages if you do decide to go to court.
>
> Good Luck

It was pointless, but for the reason that my own insurance company
said "clearly, you could not have caused this damage yourself," and
paid me the value of the car, plus that of all parts put in during the
past year, without deductible nor surcharge. I'd have liked to have
seen the liars who hit me get what was coming to them, but not enough
to waste more time on it.

I'm glad we don't have Geico in Mass, avoiding any temptation I may
have had to be insured through them.

 

On Jun 20, 11:53 am, n...@nowehere.com wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:18:18 GMT, a <a...@a.ca> wrote:
> >Pete from Boston wrote:
> >> This is starting to feel like a CarTalk....
>
> >Get a lawyer.
>
> >a
>
> This is pointless as the car isn't worth it at this point. Even if
> they decided to pay the value of the car, you are looking at only 1-2
> grand. A lawyer is going to charge you at least $700+ to show up once
> in court. And if you win and they appeal it, it is another $700,
> there's the value of the car.
>
> What you should always do if you are involved in an accident is get
> the driver's license, vin number of the vehicle, license plate number
> and proof of insurance. This way you have multiple backups in case
> something like this occurs. Also if you know that the other driver is
> at fault like in this case, then you should call the other driver's
> insurance and file a claim with them. This will be processed by the
> insurance headquarters so there is no way of the individual nor the
> agent will be able to push this under the carpet.
>
> If you get no where and can live with the car as is for the moment,
> you can take the driver to district court. Once it is reviewed by the
> judge you will most certainly win. Make sure you take pictures of the
> damages if you do decide to go to court.
>
> Good Luck

It was pointless, but for the reason that my own insurance company
said "clearly, you could not have caused this damage yourself," and
paid me the value of the car, plus that of all parts put in during the
past year, without deductible nor surcharge. I'd have liked to have
seen the liars who hit me get what was coming to them, but not enough
to waste more time on it.

I'm glad we don't have Geico in Mass, avoiding any temptation I may
have had to be insured through them.