Is This the End?

[AndyC]

Wow - just read this post - sorry to hear, but glad you and your family are ok.
Hope all works out for you.

[circmand]

Glad everyone survived. I am aware of what you are expreiencing more pain the next day. I flipped my Honda Civic. (About 6 complete rolls) I had the seat belt on. Came through fine didn't even go to the hospital. The next AM sore on chest and back. Pulled muscles from holding on to the steering wheel for dear life. As for insurance I doubt the owner who it was stolen from is covered but check and see if it was a boyfriend or something. You can go after the assets of the theif but make sure they have assets before wasting money. Also your insurance company may be better funded to get after the thief.

[MSHardeman]

WOW, what an amazing story. It sounds like everything happened so fast, I'm surprised that you were able to remember so much from the accident itself. I'm sure it was one of those instances where time slows to a stop and everything is just crystal clear.

I'm so glad that you, your daughter and the dog came through this harrowing ordeal relatively unscathed.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do regarding the VX, and of course we'll always be here to help in any way we can.

[nocturnalVX]

I was logging on to say thanks for all the birthday wishes, but had to reply to this. I'm very sorry to hear that your VX was taken out by somebody doing something so stupid. I'm very glad that your daughter & yourself didn't suffer the same fate. Good luck finding your next VX (no matter what color), and don't worry... we will be right here!

[tom4bren]

... and don't worry... we will be right here!

Yah, we can run but we can't hide ... he knows where I live

[Etfren]

Sorry to hear about your rig, but good to hear your family (including the 4 legged member) are alright. Like others have said, thank your VX for saving you, but there are plenty more out there just waiting for a great home.

[PittVXr]

Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad to hear everyone made it out in one piece. Please, if you have not already, make an appointment to see a doctor. Too often the full extent of your injuries won't show up for a few days. Make sure you and the kid get a check up, just to be sure. With the amount of adrenaline pumping through your body at the time of the accident, you don't start to feel everything for a day or two.

[jhigareda]

Glad you your daughter are okay man. The machine did its job and protected what's important.

[Scott Larson]

So sorry for the loss of your beloved VX but delighted to hear that you and the family are A-OK! Have you heard yet as to the condition of the other driver? Best wishes to you and yours...

[Gussie2000]

I am sorry that you went thru all this just because of someone who didn't care a dime about people's life.

Thank god you & family walk away in one piece,hopefully you'll be back with another VX whatever color you choose from.

In situations like this where a "driver" becomes a threat to people on the road and eventually hurst,kills or causes damages i feel no simpathy whatsoever & can't care less whatever happened to him.

I hope your insurance "hunts" for every single possible penny from this guy so you can get another VX when time allows you to do so.

Damn it ! it's hard to see your VX in this conditions,another one of the breed bit the dust

Keep us posted ash

[atilla_the_fun]

I am sorry that you went thru all this just because of someone who didn't care a dime about people's life.

Damn it ! it's hard to see your VX in this conditions,another one of the breed bit the dust

Keep us posted ash

...AND THEN...THERE WERE 2493..

[vt_maverick]

Thanks for the support guys, it really is comforting to know that others understand your loss. No new info on the other driver, I'd say the sheriff's office is being somewhere between mildly uncooperative and bureaucratically belligerent at this point. The receptionist told me they would get it typed up and available "sometime, maybe today, maybe tomorrow" and that the only way to know would be to just keep calling. I guess maybe she thinks my BMW got scratched by someone's car door or something.

I may be missing something here, but what exactly is the advantage of going after their insurance vs. filing a claim with your own? Gary, would definitely like your input on this one. My understanding is that if I don't go after his insurance, my insurance company will do it after I file with them. It sounds like my premiums may go up either way, so what is the advantage of waiting around to hound the other guy?

I work from home when I'm not on travel (that makes sense right?) so I don't need to run out and get something else right away. I want to make sure I'm making the best decision.

Thanks!

[ZEUS]

DAMN IT! That sucks Mav! Obviously, I am glad you are all ok but it sucks how often bad things happen to good people... and then gets worse. I hope everything pans out well for you in this situation!!!!!!!

[pointup]

Sorry,

[rsteinmetz70112]

what exactly is the advantage of going after their insurance vs. filing a claim with your own?

If you are made whole in the end it should make no difference to you. The legal principal is called Subrogation, your insurer can go after anyone they think caused them to pay you. Usually they don't bother because the cost of pursuing broke defendants isn't worth it.

The worst situation is when both drivers have the same insurance company. You are both then screwed.

If you aren't getting everything you think you should you ought to consult an attorney. I don't know anything about the laws in your jurisdiction, but in my experience the mere appearance of a lawyer will make a significant difference. This may help with the Sheriff as well.

I don't understand why the Sheriff is being obstructive, I'd think they'd want you to testify about the "drunk" "driver".

I AM NOT A LAWYER BUT DEAL WITH THEM ALL THE TIME.
MY ADVISE IS THEREFORE ILLEGAL.