07-16-2004, 11:03 AM
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#396 (permalink)
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16 Jul 2004 03:19:36 GMT,
<20040715231936.19278.00001740@mb-m04.aol.com>, hunrobe@aol.com
(Hunrobe) wrote:
>>Zoot Katz zootkatz@operamail.com
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>wrote:
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>>They've not yet determined responsibility.
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>>I guessing that _if_ he admits having backed up, they'll assign
>>fifty-fifty responsibility to neatly close the claim.
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>>IOW, "bend over". Now, get out.
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>>zk
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>I'm disappointed in you, Zoot, because this very much sounds as if you *are*
>going to just "bend over".
>Insurance adjusters do not "determine responsibility", they merely offer their
>own biased estimate. You're under no obligation to accept what they offer. If
>it- the offer- doesn't seem fair to you, reject it and counter with an offer
>of your own.
Without a witness it's simply my word against his.
The hand written list given me by the adjuster enumerates the things
they will do. Verbatim:
1. ask other party to report claim.
2. order medical records.
3. decide responsibility - ASAP (30 days)
4. settle (dependant on liability)
To challenge their decision I would need a witness.
>Best of luck to you on both your complete physical and economic recoveries.
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Thanks for that, I'll need it. What I still don't understand is how
financial restitution ($19.96) is supposed to be compensation.
The only good that can come of this is that pus sack will perhaps pay
more attention where he's launching his scud. Hopefully he's a safer
driver now.
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zk
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