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TexasTowelie

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2. Three pieces of advice:

Thu Oct 12, 2017, 02:22 AM

Oct 2017

1) Don't sign anything.
2) Do not accept any payments from the insurance company.
3) Get an attorney.

Any insurance company that attempts to place 50% of the blame in that instance isn't going to negotiate the claim in good faith. You'll need an attorney for representation. The stupid part is that the insurer should pay for the actual damages to your vehicle, but if you have a decent attorney they'll probably pay triple compared to if they treated you fairly.

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I'm looking for a DU forum to ask about a car accident and insurance. [View all] mahina Oct 2017 OP

The Lounge probably gets the most traffic- and I've seen lots of personal type questions asked there Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #1

Good idea, thanks. mahina Oct 2017 #10

I've seen lots of good advice there about all kinds of things - good luck! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #16

Too cute! mahina Oct 2017 #19

Three pieces of advice: TexasTowelie Oct 2017 #2

Mahalo Texas Towelie! mahina Oct 2017 #18

Try 'Consumer advice.' elleng Oct 2017 #3

Gosh I didn't see that one. mahina Oct 2017 #11

If you have insurance, elleng Oct 2017 #4

Are you OK? Solly Mack Oct 2017 #5

I'm just fine and so is she, thanks Solly Mack! mahina Oct 2017 #12

Your premiums shouldn't go up if it is someone else's fault. BigmanPigman Oct 2017 #6

Thanks Bigman Pigman. mahina Oct 2017 #13

Yes, it could mcar Oct 2017 #21

Was there a police report? PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2017 #7

Oh crap. mahina Oct 2017 #17

I live in a no fault state. Unless your car is legally parked and no one is in it, Thor_MN Oct 2017 #20

Thank you. mahina Oct 2017 #22

This shouldnt be yours to fight. padfun Oct 2017 #8

Oh good question. mahina Oct 2017 #14

The other insurance company is full of crap ProudLib72 Oct 2017 #9

Good to know! mahina Oct 2017 #15

Her insurance will always try to get the liability down. haele Oct 2017 #23