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My 3 was hit by a teenager; what can/should be claimed for this damage?
- Thread starter domorobigato
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It's the black plate. The light is making the plate appear blue in the photo.
This is why I have Tesla InsuranceTesla rentals 100% paid for.
Really? I though all insurance got a limit on rental car ... like $50 for 20 days per incident. That's why people said to go with the other person's insurance if they are at fault. Are you saying that with Tesla Insurance, you get a "Tesla" as rental unlimited time until your Tesla is fixed? Seem pretty crazy for them to offer that knowing their average repair time.....
davewill
Active Member
Yes, it's certainly his fault, but I would have never passed a stopped car on the right like that. Not at full speed and especially not when I can't see past it. It's way too likely they're stopped for a good reason. You're lucky they weren't stopped for a pedestrian that then walked out in front of you.
I saw a kid nearly get killed that way. Running across the street against a light and a car going through in the right lane when the left lane was stopped missed her by inches. I was standing on the sidewalk she was heading towards.
I saw a kid nearly get killed that way. Running across the street against a light and a car going through in the right lane when the left lane was stopped missed her by inches. I was standing on the sidewalk she was heading towards.
The stopped car had his left turn signal on. The reason he was stopped was because he was turning.
Garlan Garner
Banned
This is why I have Tesla Insurance
Yes, but be careful because Tesla Insurance does not include GAP coverage ( if you are financing ).
not only that teenager but most of the drivers do not understand how fast EVs drive and do make left turn which is dangerous-like this situation.
Wish I had any car when I was 16... or 17 for that matter!
The Tesla crumpled, while the Land Rover didn't. Your repair bill will be higher, but the car absorbed more of the kinetic energy in the collision and passed less of it on to you. In the LR, the car absorbed less of the energy in the collision and passed more of it on to their passengers. So, while it's no fun to have more damage, it's better to have less energy passed to you.
Turning drivers, on that road, have to clear 2 lanes (not easy in a boat), and it's the 2nd lane that they need to watch out for. Once, they've got the first lane stopped, they should just edge into it, and peek at the 2nd lane before proceeding. One lane at a time. Making a turn because the first lane stopped, and assuming the 2nd lane is clear is always how drivers get into accidents. Generally at night, it's easier, because you can see the oncoming car's headlight shadow, even if you can't see the car yet. Unfortunately, the turning LR had an inexperienced driver at the wheel. Can't win em all. Just glad everyone's safe.
Turning drivers, on that road, have to clear 2 lanes (not easy in a boat), and it's the 2nd lane that they need to watch out for. Once, they've got the first lane stopped, they should just edge into it, and peek at the 2nd lane before proceeding. One lane at a time. Making a turn because the first lane stopped, and assuming the 2nd lane is clear is always how drivers get into accidents. Generally at night, it's easier, because you can see the oncoming car's headlight shadow, even if you can't see the car yet. Unfortunately, the turning LR had an inexperienced driver at the wheel. Can't win em all. Just glad everyone's safe.
Too bad Tesla Insurance doesn't pay for diminished value. Looks like your 3 will lose six or seven thousand dollars in value assuming no structural damage. Disabled/Towed accounts for some of that diminished value in addition to the repair costs.This is why I have Tesla Insurance
#metoo. Teens in affluent neighborhoods that’s more like a norm
Was also hit by a teenager. Thought I’d share my sob story with you all:
Need advice on Rear End Damage
Need advice on Rear End Damage
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Nikxice
Active Member
Exactly. My motto is "be curious", especially when approaching intersections with traffic lights. At the beginning of the video each driver had the opportunity to see the other. Factor in a stale green light, looming zone blockage, and everybody's desire to make it thru the light before it turns red. Time to trim some speed.
Mikedrives
Member
We have a similar road situation here- about 5 blocks of two lanes each direction, with people wanting to turn left across traffic. We were having 1-2 accidents per week, and they were sometimes pretty bad, with a 30mph limit and narrow lanes and massive trees close to the curb. Almost every accident was exactly like the OP's. A good friend totaled his new Accord there. The city finally got wise and prohibited all left turns across traffic, put in a light for left turns at the most useful cross street, and lowered the limit to 25, and pretty much all the accidents went away overnight.
My friend's accident was technically the 17 year old's fault who crossed his path, but I blame him: having survived 30 years as a motorcyclist, I never drive where I can't stop in time or see an escape route to get out of the way of everything that might come my way.
