Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

2010-06-04 Thread Donald Snook
Dan wrote: My youngest son is currently in Florida visiting friends. ?Last night, some idiot pulled out in front of him, forcing him to clip the rear of their truck and run into a curb, doing a fair amount of damage to the front of his car (2001 Nissan Altima).The driver of the truck was cited

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

2010-06-04 Thread LWB250
regarding the extent of the damages later today. Dan --- On Thu, 6/3/10, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 11:28 AM My first thought is that you

Re: [MBZ] Insurance claim: Mercedes Digest, Vol 55, Issue 12

2010-06-04 Thread Robert Bigham
to a man who is in the right and keeps on a'comin'. Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger Captain. 1. Insurance Claim (LWB250) Message: 1 Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 08:23:51 -0700 (PDT) From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com Subject: [MBZ] Insurance Claim My biggest concern at this point

[MBZ] Insurance Claim

2010-06-03 Thread LWB250
My youngest son is currently in Florida visiting friends.  Last night, some idiot pulled out in front of him, forcing him to clip the rear of their truck and run into a curb, doing a fair amount of damage to the front of his car (2001 Nissan Altima). The driver of the truck was cited for

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

2010-06-03 Thread LWB250
--- On Thu, 6/3/10, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Ironic point:  The accident was two blocks from our old insurance agent, so he limped the car over to her parking lot and parked it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

2010-06-03 Thread Mitch Haley
My first thought is that you don't have a contract with them that entitles them to total your car. You have been harmed by their insured. They owe you cash to compensate for that harm. The value of that harm is open for negotiation. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

2010-06-03 Thread Allan Streib
Never heard of Encompass. They will most likely want to total it. Too many unknowns in repairing a car that old. If they make a fair offer, I'd take it. An '01 Nissan is nothing special; should be easy to replace. I've had three cars totaled by State Farm and their offers were always

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

2010-06-03 Thread pm7088
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 3, 2010 11:28:34 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim My first thought is that you don't have a contract with them that entitles them to total your car. You have been harmed by their insured. They owe you cash

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

2010-06-03 Thread LWB250
: Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 11:54 AM You should be made 'whole', returned to the state you were in prior to the wreck. Most of us are not at all pleased when we are confronted with the real value of our cars

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

2010-06-03 Thread ernest breakfield
Dan, i've successfully negotiated for replacement value on a totaled car that was more than twice what the insurance company offered me by showing proof of what cars similar to mine were selling for in my area at the time. (KBB and Edmunds pricing weren't really relevant). you might want

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

2010-06-03 Thread Jim Cathey
Detail the car before the adjuster sees it. You want maximum value, and clean and shiny helps get you there. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Insurance claim and attorneys (85 300CD)

2005-12-05 Thread redghost
Depending upon how the agreement is structured (with your attorney) Should you prevail at trial, you would be able to petition for fees to be paid by the other party, thereby keeping the $10k, and having him paid by them. If you settle, you may have to cover his fee from any award. Usually

Re: [MBZ] Insurance claim and attorneys (85 300CD)

2005-12-05 Thread Mitch Haley
eric peterson wrote: well I am dealing with the drivers insurance well more appropriately the drivers employers insurance carrier. Driver worked for the local Trane heating and AC company and was driving company car. Hopefully this is in my favor. I'd think so. You never signed a

Re: [MBZ] Insurance claim and attorneys (85 300CD)

2005-12-05 Thread Mike Canfield
, December 03, 2005 6:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Insurance claim and attorneys (85 300CD) eric peterson wrote: well I am dealing with the drivers insurance well more appropriately the drivers employers insurance carrier. Driver worked for the local Trane heating and AC company and was driving

[MBZ] Insurance claim and attorneys (85 300CD)

2005-12-04 Thread Donald Snook
Eric, How did this car accident happen again? Who's insurance company are you dealing with? Yours or the other driver? What state do you live in? I am as cheap as the next guy (maybe even Kaleb), but $5000 for a super low mileage 300CD, that seems a little low. Remember this is their

Re: [MBZ] Insurance claim and attorneys (85 300CD)

2005-12-04 Thread eric peterson
well I am dealing with the drivers insurance well more appropriately the drivers employers insurance carrier. Driver worked for the local Trane heating and AC company and was driving company car. Hopefully this is in my favor. Story on the car is I bought it 2 yrs ago for $9K with a little