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Originally Posted by jlynn
Going to have a hard time getting that totalled. Last time I talked to someone, repairs had to be at least 70% of value. What the heck hit them?
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A Dodge Neon. It shattered the rear axle, tore off the left rear panel and punctured the fuel tank.
The car was traveling at an excessive speed, at least 60 mph on a residential road. She, the driver is 16 yoa, admitted to the police she was texting on her cell phone, missed her turn and turned into my wife and kids.
According to court records this is her third accident this year, has 9 points already and 3 tickets for reckless driving. To top it off, she has a fly by night insurance company.
On the bright side, wife and kids are ok.
But I am going to have some fun. Her insurance won't return my call. I've gotten email addresses from state filings. Dad is co-owner of vehicle and since she is a minor, dad signed the financial responsibility form so that she can get her license.
He owns a business and has a house that I can attach. Should he decide not to pay, since it was an accident with injuries I can move to have her license revoked for five years.
My insurance will fix my car, but it looks like the frame is bent. I have a deductible of $500 plus rental car expenses.
If he or his insurer pays my deductible, out of pocket expenses and buys out the remaining term of my lease, then I'll go away. Otherwise I am going to make his and her lives a pure financial hell.