I smacked up my front end pretty bad recently and it was a 5400.00 bill when all was said and done.

 

My first accident with my 02 True Blue was on may 14/02, a load of mud, sand, gravel, and other ***** flew off a Low Boy trailer, Pitted the liveing hell out of my paint job and inalliated my foglights and Smashed my windshield all to hell.
THE RESULT
Tryed to deal with the construction company they said too bad so sad, so little did they know I carry a camera in the truck, 11 photos of one muddy truck deck a pi$$ed off judge and construction company owner, My insurance company got there money back from the claim , I got my deductable back. And I' am was happy then.$3,200.00 claim
ACCIDENT TWO
June 11/02 was west bound on Hwy 11A Lightning and mototcycle spotted doing about 210 Km/h, Motorcycle kicks board up skids the hell out of my newly repainted hood from the previous accident, busted the windshield by the board and my head. $1,300.00 claim
ACCIDENT THREE
Sept 4/02 (I believe)
Was stopped at a red light in Red Deer, Alberta, was NAILED FROM BEHIND and helped into the intersectin were from west bound traffic slammed into the box of my Lightning and East bound traffic took the front. Well I' am still in hospital had back surgery, Heart attack, and will newer walk again.
Totaled Lightning -$43,185.00
Bodily injury $megabucks

Vinny,

The lightning can be replaced or fixed,"you can' t" your family loves you and I' am glad to here everything is going to be ok.
bluelightning

 

Thanks all. I guess i just have to see how it goes. it doesnt look as bad in the daylight so maybe it wont be too much. My friend says he will pay, has the cash and doesnt want to end our friendship on this so it looks like it might turn out ok. Needless to say i will be the only operator when my baby is back and runnin. Thanks for your advice and comments. Bluelightning you are a great person and i hope your recovery is quick. Best of luck to you. Thanks everyone.

Vinny
2002 Red L
Out of Commission

 

Keep your head up man.....best of luck in your recovery!!

--wes

 

can you take pictures to show us what happened? I know somone who isnt on your x-mas list. My wife has a lightning, and she won't even let ME drive it, all i have is the kids, and this damn ..minivan.. ah well. It goes to show never let another man drive your car, or borrow a bath robe, the bath robe is a diff story.. for a different time. Glad to hear you are ok, as that is the most important part-

what time of night was this?

 

It was at like 8 oclock at like 930 we finally got it out of the woods. I am so shocked the cops didnt come in that time. Many cars passed by. I dont know how the cops werent called. Yeah i will be the only one driving from now on. As for pictures i can see what i can do but i dont have a camera. My friend does so i will see if he can do it.

Vinny
In a bad mood
2002 Red L
Out of commission

 

Vinny, im from Edison area, and if ya want, I could take you by my buddys body shop.. its a very large, top notch place, and my buddy happens to be the owner.. im sure he'd be able to give you and estimate on all damages..

Email me if ya want to hook up. Bimmerspeed@aol.com

 

Krix thanks for the offer but i have a friend down here that owns an autobody shop and i am goin there for an estimate. I would but the truck is that drivable to make it that far but thanks anyway. I appreciate the offer

Vinny
2002 Red L
In Tears in My Driveway

 

Don't know about the motor vehicle laws by you, but in Cali, ya have to report any accident with more than $600.00 property damage OR any bodily injury...

Don't know your age, or the age of that driver, but if he's under 25, your ins. may not cover him even if he's a permissive user. If over 25, then the truck would be covered should you have to resort to calling in the ins. company.

brad

 

Just got an estimate. Just under 6000.00 HE is 18 and i am gonna find out how good his word is in a few hours. I hope he can pay cause if not... I wont be posting anymore... I will be spendin a few days in jail... for assault... Naaa. just kiddin he is my friend i just hope he can come through. Or i will be pissed.

Vinny
02 Red L
Needs 6000 in ...... mods?

 

Damn! 6k from a little "spin around the block"....sux bad.

good luck, man.

 

You guys actually let OTHER people drive your trucks??

Hmmm.... I never thought of that before. Now I know why.

Unless the guy can pay you in one lump sum then expect to have a banged up L for quite some time. Sure, you are partly to blame for allowing him to drive. I suggest you turn it in on your insurance and do it soon.

 

Ouch!

Does he have a vehicle and is he insured? You might be able to make a claim against his insurance company or if he is covered under his parents policy, make a claim on theirs. I would explore that avenue first if he can't pay you.

I couple years ago I had a situation where my son was lent a car to drive home and he got in a wreck in a parking lot. My son does not have a license or a permit, but my insurance company covered the damages to the friends car he was driving. He was only 16 at the time, but I was surprised he was covered. I was expecting to fork out about $3400.00 to the owner of the vehicle.

You might also want to talk to your agent. They get paid to give you advice and it won't affect your insurance if there is no claim made. I've been with my agent for over 30 years and he has saved my bacon many times by giving me the proper advice. Hopefully your insurance covers it if your friend was driving. Him being 18 might be a problem though. Hopefully it will all work out and he can pay it off. Like wolff mentioned, rules will sometimes be different for under 25 year old drivers.

Good luck and hopefully things work out ok and you can still remain friends.