Is it done or what?
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From: Rowland Heights 626
im an estimator at bodyshop
more than likely it is going to be total loss
considering your car being 2000
i deal with insurance everyday
this is what you should do
make a claim to his insurance
then adjuster will assign a appraiser to go take a look at the car...
like statefarm insurance they have their own appraiser and from this point
it is all on Appraiser whether this car will be totalled or not..
because it is totally up to him to write the estimate for cheap or expensive
you can be at the scene of appraiser inspecting a car and it is good idea to joke
around with him to make him feel relaxed so he would write you more
but regardless this is going to be total loss i think
more than likely it is going to be total loss
considering your car being 2000
i deal with insurance everyday
this is what you should do
make a claim to his insurance
then adjuster will assign a appraiser to go take a look at the car...
like statefarm insurance they have their own appraiser and from this point
it is all on Appraiser whether this car will be totalled or not..
because it is totally up to him to write the estimate for cheap or expensive
you can be at the scene of appraiser inspecting a car and it is good idea to joke
around with him to make him feel relaxed so he would write you more
but regardless this is going to be total loss i think
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From: Rochester, NY
if its a 2000 then i'm sure its totaled. just buy it back and part it for some more money. you should def talk to your attorney. you got nothing to lose. attorneys wont collect from u until you get paid!!!
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Originally Posted by vvs,Jul 19 2007, 11:19 AM
That is all the attorney will do and take 20% of what you get. Unless your too busy to handle it yourself of course..
My last car accident the lawyer I had took about 40-50% (forgot about a year ago) before doctor fee's. It was a serious case where I was injured and had to get stitches. In spite that the case was very fast (only about four months turnaround time for the money).
I am just wondering is 20% the average collection for a lawyer? I'm feeling I really got jipped from my lawyer.
sorry for thread jacking, hope you (OP) get better and everything works out for you
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From: Lexington, Kentucky
I have a feeling it is totaled too. The rear quarter is a pain to fix; a lot of welding. Plus, the trunk floor is crunched too. Chances are good you can buy it back fairly cheap and make some money parting it out, or have it fixed by a friend...