Car accident
08-11-2009, 04:08 PM
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Car accident
Hey I was involved in a car accident last night. A kid in a civic ran a stop sign and hit me. Does anyone know of a good body shop? Also, should I get a lawyer?
08-11-2009, 04:16 PM
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Usually no need to get a lawyer, unless you have some unusual circumstances. Sounds like there should be no question the other driver is at fault. I assume the other driver had insurance.
Some people prefer to negotiate directly with the other guy's insurance company, but my own preference is to file a claim with my insurance company and let them deal with the other insurance company.
You will want to file a police report, unless one has already been filed.
Some people prefer to negotiate directly with the other guy's insurance company, but my own preference is to file a claim with my insurance company and let them deal with the other insurance company.
You will want to file a police report, unless one has already been filed.
08-11-2009, 04:27 PM
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yea I have the case number and the report. I also made a claim with the person's insurance. They will be sending out an adjuster tmrw.
Thanks for ur input Mikegarrison
Thanks for ur input Mikegarrison
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08-11-2009, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mikegarrison,Aug 11 2009, 05:16 PM
Usually no need to get a lawyer, unless you have some unusual circumstances. Sounds like there should be no question the other driver is at fault. I assume the other driver had insurance.
Some people prefer to negotiate directly with the other guy's insurance company, but my own preference is to file a claim with my insurance company and let them deal with the other insurance company.
You will want to file a police report, unless one has already been filed.
Some people prefer to negotiate directly with the other guy's insurance company, but my own preference is to file a claim with my insurance company and let them deal with the other insurance company.
You will want to file a police report, unless one has already been filed.
You have 24 hours to file a Police report. While you may assume, I would still double check that one was generated at the scene of the accident. A Police report can be instrumental if legal proceedings are initiated at a later date. Your life can get rather difficult if there isn't already a report on file and the other driver enters facitious information into the record. CYA!
