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!