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Need OT lawyer advice regarding auto accident
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:21 pm
I took my car to a dealership for service. Picked up my car, the accident avoidance sensor was going off. Went back to dealership. The service mgr and I went for a drive to recreate the problem. He was driving and got into an accident that he was his fault. The other driver said she wasn't injured..."until one call, that's all" 
Options?
eta : The dealer said they will cover the damages of both vehicles. The problem is if the other driver sees $$$$ and sues for injury.
Options? eta : The dealer said they will cover the damages of both vehicles. The problem is if the other driver sees $$$$ and sues for injury.
This post was edited on 10/4/19 at 9:38 pm
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:22 pm to BoomBoomBoom
Get Gordon first. Stick it to em all!
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:22 pm to BoomBoomBoom
Good thing you have auto insurance?
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:24 pm to BoomBoomBoom
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The service mgr and I went for a drive to recreate the problem. He was driving and got into an accident that he was his fault.
That's like something that would happen in a steve Martin film. Or in Used Cars.
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:24 pm to BoomBoomBoom
I'd be willing to bet that you could get a really good deal on a new car right about now from said dealership
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:24 pm to BoomBoomBoom
quote:
the accident avoidance sensor was going off
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got into an accident
Looks like it tried to warn you
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:24 pm to HailToTheChiz
quote:Yes, and I believe my insurance is primary. The dealership is secondary.
Good thing you have auto insurance?
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:27 pm to BoomBoomBoom
Sure, but that significant brain injury you suffered is awful. Maybe a product defect suit against the manufacturer and negligence suit against the dealership will allow you to recover a monetary award as a small portion of compensation for the suffering you have endured.
This post was edited on 10/4/19 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:27 pm to theenemy
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the accident avoidance sensor was going off
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got into an accident
quote:Thanks...needed a laugh
Looks like it tried to warn you
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:29 pm to BoomBoomBoom
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:29 pm to BoomBoomBoom
Hire an attorney who will take it on contingency fee / no up front cost from you.
While your insurance may be on the hook, you can still go after the dealership for any injuries / suffering you have. Plus maybe for damages like increased insurance premium on your end.
While your insurance may be on the hook, you can still go after the dealership for any injuries / suffering you have. Plus maybe for damages like increased insurance premium on your end.
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:34 pm to OleVaught14
quote:I'm not injured. My concern is about the increase in insurance, loss of claim free discount and surcharge for af accident. With a young male driver on the policy, that will be a huge increase. Secondary concern is the loss of value for my car.
you can still go after the dealership for any injuries / suffering you have. Plus maybe for damages like increased insurance premium on your end.
eta : The dealer said they will cover the damages of both vehicles. The problem is if the other driver sees $$$$ and sues for injury.
This post was edited on 10/4/19 at 9:37 pm
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:38 pm to BoomBoomBoom
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I'm not injured. My concern is about the increase in insurance, loss of claim free discount and surcharge for af accident. With a young male driver on the policy, that will be a huge increase. Secondary concern is the loss of value for my car.
Which is exactly why you should go see a dr tomorrow to get checked out.
In all seriousness, the dealership’s insurance should pick it up since their employee was driving it in the course of official business. He was on the clock doing work related tasks at the time of the accident.
They will argue yours is primary, though, and they will have a decent argument. If I were you, I’d lawyer up. This is one of those times when a lawyer will definitely be worth it because this is going to cause headaches (figuratively and maybe literally).
This post was edited on 10/4/19 at 9:41 pm
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:39 pm to BoomBoomBoom
Your insurance will not cover the loss of value to your 2006 Aztec.
ETA And just because someone makes an injury claim doesn’t meant they’re suing anyone.
ETA And just because someone makes an injury claim doesn’t meant they’re suing anyone.
This post was edited on 10/4/19 at 9:40 pm
Posted on 10/4/19 at 9:44 pm to BoomBoomBoom
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The dealer said they will cover the damages of both vehicles
And then you still have a vehicle without a clean damage history, you demand a newer, clean car.
Posted on 10/4/19 at 10:19 pm to BoomBoomBoom
If you get sued counter sue the dealership to pay for it if they won’t.
Posted on 10/4/19 at 10:57 pm to BoomBoomBoom
Are you sure you are not hurt? *wink, wink*
Posted on 10/4/19 at 11:06 pm to BoomBoomBoom
The dealerships insurance is on the hook. Not yours.
And remember this term: diminished value.
They have to pay you because your car is now worth less since it was involved in an accident.
They’ll have to cut you a check.
And remember this term: diminished value.
They have to pay you because your car is now worth less since it was involved in an accident.
They’ll have to cut you a check.
Posted on 10/4/19 at 11:06 pm to TDsngumbo
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Which is exactly why you should go see a dr tomorrow to get checked out
Which is exactly why Louisiana has one of the highest costs of auto insurance in the country.
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