Hi Folks,
well after many years of no accident driving, some crazy lady slammed into me as i was getting my mail @ my box. The mialbox is just off a 2 lane highway, even though i had my blinkers on the woman claims she thought i was oncoming traffic so had to get further over, even though i was on the shoulder 15 feet off the road..
After initially trying to force her insurance to repair the car, I did file a claim w/ Tesla insurance.. Of course they say they think shes at fault, police did do a report and said she had left her lane of travel..
So far the shop says its $12,3xx to repair the damage, and they may find more..
So i have a few questions. number one is that the Tesla Authorized collision center has said they will use OEM used and new parts from other crashed Teslas. Should i accept that?? that doesnt seem in line with getting the vehicle back to pre-crash condition. Shouldnt they be using NEW OEM parts only??
Second, how to best file a Diminished Value claim if this woman ends up having the state mins (5k for prop damage) Should i deny settlement w/ her insurance and just sue her in small claims?
Tesla insurance says they will provide a rental $45/day up to 30 days. How is that a comperable vehicle?! No way i could rent a model 3 for that.
what a headache!
How to best be made whole?
well after many years of no accident driving, some crazy lady slammed into me as i was getting my mail @ my box. The mialbox is just off a 2 lane highway, even though i had my blinkers on the woman claims she thought i was oncoming traffic so had to get further over, even though i was on the shoulder 15 feet off the road..
After initially trying to force her insurance to repair the car, I did file a claim w/ Tesla insurance.. Of course they say they think shes at fault, police did do a report and said she had left her lane of travel..
So far the shop says its $12,3xx to repair the damage, and they may find more..
So i have a few questions. number one is that the Tesla Authorized collision center has said they will use OEM used and new parts from other crashed Teslas. Should i accept that?? that doesnt seem in line with getting the vehicle back to pre-crash condition. Shouldnt they be using NEW OEM parts only??
Second, how to best file a Diminished Value claim if this woman ends up having the state mins (5k for prop damage) Should i deny settlement w/ her insurance and just sue her in small claims?
Tesla insurance says they will provide a rental $45/day up to 30 days. How is that a comperable vehicle?! No way i could rent a model 3 for that.
what a headache!
How to best be made whole?