My trunk is crunched trifolded, both back tail lights are horizontal and near gas cap holdermabob. back frame is very slightly bent. Bumper is hanging on by a thread. My car was a 2002 Hyandai Elentra GLS, 86000 miles on it. and no I am not going to sue him...it was his fault. ..he admitted it like a fool with a cop as a witness.
2007-01-10 06:54:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
PS i have gap insurance.
2007-01-10 07:08:00 · update #1
Cory, never mind the morons here. The point is that you weren't hurt. As the owner of an 02 GLS Elantra with about the same amount of miles on it I can tell you that it's an expensive fix. Hopefully 1. The guy has insurance and 2. They WILL total your car, allowing you to get another one.
Unlike the above posters who obviously don't realize the VALUE AND SAFETY that comes with EVERY Hyundai...regardless of the price.
If they don't want to pay up, I'd be ready to sue. Companies and insurance companies need "incentive" to pay what they owe you.
Book value for your car in good condition is about 4500 dollars....but it's about more than that - make them replace your transportation. It is your right under the law to be fairly compensated.
If you feel inclined however, get the car repaired. It may save you on insurance...
good luck and let me know how it works out for you.
2007-01-10 07:10:59 · answer #1 · answered by vamedic4 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The likely hood of your car being totaled is almost certain. Try
and get an idea on the value of your car from a website like
Kelly Blue Book, so you kind of know whats going on. From
what your describing it doesn't sound like the truck was going
fast, that's good for you, because had he you might not be here today. Anytime someone hits you in the rear end it's becomes
the persons fault by law. One last thing I would advise is since
you were rear ended, you should have yourself checked out.
It is possible that you could have an injury, and not know
about it, IE herniated disc or some other spinal injury. It's
your right, and you owe it to yourself. It has nothing to do
with who is suing who, and don't think of it like you're trying
to get over, the fact is if your are injured you deserve a settlement. Take of yourself, and good luck.
2007-01-10 07:52:46 · answer #2 · answered by jon 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is likely totaled. File with his insurance ASAP. They will look at the car, estimate the damage and do some calculations. They have an equation that tells them whether to total it or not.
BTW, go to nada.com and kbb.com before the adjuster gets there and get the FULL RETAIL values for your car. Don't accept anything less. You should also get a rental car for a few days, or until they get you a check, if it is longer.
2007-01-10 07:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by J.R. 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
since it is a hyandai, and they aren't worth more than say $5, it will probably be totaled. If the frame is bent, that would take a lot of work to correct.
2007-01-10 07:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by Ron Porkmore 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have you ever referred to as your coverage company? once you've collision coverage they pays on your totaled automobile minus your deductible and then go after the different woman's coverage company. in case you dont have collision coverage you've a project. also, your organization will seem on the ladys automobile to ensure the front and rear damages. no matter if she has rear end damages, they could tell if new or previous damages. the ladys coverage can make sure if she become rear-ended 1st or no longer on account that she would have both the front end and rear end damages. if she does, the ladys company +++would++ be to blame for fifty% of your damages, yet might want to deny depending on the very shown reality that she become no longer the proximate reason, in spite of the undeniable fact that the unknown social gathering who fled the scene. with somewhat of success you've collision coverage. they could cope with and they could wrestle with the different company so that you'll be able to flow on. good success
2016-12-28 15:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know, since I can't see it from here. Even if I could, I'm not an insurance adjuster. Your insurance will send an adjuster to look, and if the cost of repairs is greater than the worth of the vehicle, it will be totaled. They will pay you the vehicles worth at the time of the accident, adjusted for condition, and once you accept it they will take the old car away.
If the cost of repair is not greater than the worth of the car, they will fix it and not total it.
2007-01-10 07:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If your air bags engaged or your frame is bent then it will be wrote off
for sure.
2007-01-10 07:03:56 · answer #7 · answered by kpbiggz65 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A Hyundai? Do you really have to ask???
Yeah get ready to shop for a new ride.
2007-01-10 07:03:07 · answer #8 · answered by The First Lady 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Admitting to something you did is not foolish, it's responsible.
Most likely it will be totaled out, it would most likely cost more to fix then to get a new car.
2007-01-10 07:02:56 · answer #9 · answered by Moosha 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋