crashed, what can I do now

[RevDice]

A single car accident... and the officer had a visual on ya. Something similar happened to me in a pick-up. I was crising at about 45 in a 55 during a torrential rain. Others were passing me. Some crack pot decides to cut the exit short and cuts directly into my path without a signal. I tap the breaks and go skating.

Long story short was that an unmarked officer was a couple of cars behind me as I slid into a ditch. Very concerned, friendly...but still wrote the ticket for SPEED NOT PRUDENT TO CONDITIONS. I also got billed for the lawn job (and repair) I did on the drainage ditch. Ya can't beat the man.

Chalk it up and hug someone ya love... glad your in one piece. I've have personally see single car accidents that cost a life.

Good Luck...

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by RevDice

A single car accident... and the officer had a visual on ya. Something similar happened to me in a pick-up. I was crising at about 45 in a 55 during a torrential rain. Others were passing me. Some crack pot decides to cut the exit short and cuts directly into my path without a signal. I tap the breaks and go skating.

Long story short was that an unmarked officer was a couple of cars behind me as I slid into a ditch. Very concerned, friendly...but still wrote the ticket for SPEED NOT PRUDENT TO CONDITIONS. I also got billed for the lawn job (and repair) I did on the drainage ditch. Ya can't beat the man.

Chalk it up and hug someone ya love... glad your in one piece. I've have personally see single car accidents that cost a life.

Good Luck...

Hi,

Unfortunately, yea, that can happen. This is where the Officer's judgement comes into play. What may be prudent for some cars, may not be so for others. Though hoping that you won't even have a next time, I hope it goes the other way for you if you should ...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[David N.]

In my experience insurance companies don't care about the shop you use, they just care about how much their preferred shop tells them repairs will cost (and cut you a check for that amount). Is that not the case with all auto insurers?

-David

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by David N.

In my experience insurance companies don't care about the shop you use, they just care about how much their preferred shop tells them repairs will cost (and cut you a check for that amount). Is that not the case with all auto insurers?

-David

Hi,

I think you're right. Insurance Cos. will try to steer you in the direction which costs them the least. But, the policyholders rights vary by both the Ins. Co. and possibly their State. Here in MN, you can select any shop you choose and can opt for OEM vs Replacement panels. IIRC, my cousin in upstate NY didn't have these options when his car was damaged...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[RevDice]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

Unfortunately, yea, that can happen. This is where the Officer's judgement comes into play. What may be prudent for some cars, may not be so for others. Though hoping that you won't even have a next time, I hope it goes the other way for you if you should ...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

There always seems to be a next time... I had mine. 2005 C6 Corvette. I was stopped at a light and a sweet little old lady plowed into my back end (500 brand new miles). $3,500 in cosmetic damage (except for some issues with the exhaust). The dealer hooked me up with a replacement B&B exhaust instead of the factory stuff. Man that thing sounded good when it was running!