whats left of the right side of my truck

andy669 · 01-14-2003, 09:51 PM

Heres whats left of the right side of my truck. Some 19 year old uninsured douchebag backed in to the passenger side of my truck while I was moving. It's pretty messed up. I'm guessing around five to six thousand dollars damage. It needs both doors replaced as well as the rocker panel. The good news is the kids are fine. If one of them would have been hurt, that idiot would be lucky to be alive.

Andy

ultraflo · 01-14-2003, 10:26 PM

Sorry to hear about that bro... uninsured?!?!?!

Glad to hear that the kids are okay tho, but that is still some major B.S.

What kind of recourse is there since the kid ala douchebag has no insurance? Law suit, or what? What a P.I.A!

Doesn't look like the 'new' bars got hurt... or did they? Can't tell...

Hope everything comes out in the wash, so to speak.

Later,
-Ryan

PKRWUD · 01-14-2003, 10:46 PM

Now see, here's exactly why people should have large, bright colored vehicles! If your truck had been more visible, I'm sure he would have....huh? Oh yeah, it IS bright red.

What a moron. Sorry to hear the news.

Take care,
~Chris

tireburner163 · 01-15-2003, 12:20 AM

That's why I have uninsured motor on my car. If you don't, I suggest you sue the hell out of him.

oh btw, you broke his spleen right?

jj_jonathon · 01-15-2003, 01:00 AM

ouch....sorry man...at least no one was hurt....well its a shame the schmuck who hit you is unhurt....i cant believe people still drive around without insurance...ugh...definetly sue them...oh wait...youre all hurt, right?

joe4speed · 01-15-2003, 01:16 AM

ugh, that does suck... when I lived in NH there was no law to have any kind of insurance, here you have to at least PIP and collision (for the other persons car) IMO All ststes should have mandatory insurance. If you don't have it here, you lose your license.

Crazy Horse GT · 01-15-2003, 01:19 AM

man andy, that sux, did you beat his a-- glad the kid's are ok, call me if you want help kicking his butt.

andy669 · 01-15-2003, 06:59 AM

Thanks guys. I guess I have uninsured protection on my truck because my insurance guy said they would take care of it. Im not sure if I have rental coverage or not though, and since this is my work truck, that could be a problem. I might have to wait until the end of February when I leave for a week and a half, to get it fixed.

We are required here to have insurance, but alot of good that does.

I heard the kid tell the cop that he had been in an accident before, but it wasnt his fault. He was issued a ticket for no insurance, and failure to yield.

Andy

302 LX Eric · 01-15-2003, 08:45 AM

Andy - Really sorry to hear about your ordeal. It is great to hear that no one was hurt.

This whole 'uninsured' motorist crap is just that - CRAP! There should be a big fine and suspension of your license if you're caught without insurance. The law in Ohio requires insurance, problem is that they allow such low coverage that it could barely cover the cost of removing the bugs from a radiator.

Hopefully you do have the rental car insurance - it's a fairly cheap add-on to any policy and is good protection for times like these.

Good luck getting everything worked out.

E

WADS56 · 01-15-2003, 10:39 AM

That bites Andy. It must of been hard not to kill the kid. It's good to hear that at least your insurance will cover it.

Rice Hunter · 01-15-2003, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 302 LX Eric
The law in Ohio requires insurance, problem is that they allow such low coverage that it could barely cover the cost of removing the bugs from a radiator.

E

Yeah, I don't know if you have heard of this, but Safe Auto is a company the boasts giving only the MINIMUM legal coverage. That's crap

jj_jonathon · 01-15-2003, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rice Hunter
Yeah, I don't know if you have heard of this, but Safe Auto is a company the boasts giving only the MINIMUM legal coverage. That's crap

if they boast minimum coverage its stupid that they call themselves Safe Auto...they should just call themselves Cheap Insurance or something...gives the wrong impression, and theyre trying to give the idea of being cheap anyways...its horrible...

what i dont like is florida no fault..ugh...fender benders (your fault or not) under certain amounts (i think a grand) gets done through your and the other person's insurance...its "no fault"...rediculous..and with all the old people driving around, it makes it near impossible to avoid an accident...ive had a number of close calls where they just decided to take my lane, cut me off across a parking lot, etc and they didnt even see me after i leaned on my horn and started screaming at them!....ugh...i should get a monster truck or something...

01-14-2003, 09:51 PM	#1
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	whats left of the right side of my truck Heres whats left of the right side of my truck. Some 19 year old uninsured douchebag backed in to the passenger side of my truck while I was moving. It's pretty messed up. I'm guessing around five to six thousand dollars damage. It needs both doors replaced as well as the rocker panel. The good news is the kids are fine. If one of them would have been hurt, that idiot would be lucky to be alive. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

01-14-2003, 10:26 PM	#2
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	Sorry to hear about that bro... uninsured?!?!?! Glad to hear that the kids are okay tho, but that is still some major B.S. What kind of recourse is there since the kid ala douchebag has no insurance? Law suit, or what? What a P.I.A! Doesn't look like the 'new' bars got hurt... or did they? Can't tell... Hope everything comes out in the wash, so to speak. Later, -Ryan __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

01-14-2003, 10:46 PM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Now see, here's exactly why people should have large, bright colored vehicles! If your truck had been more visible, I'm sure he would have....huh? Oh yeah, it IS bright red. What a moron. Sorry to hear the news. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

01-15-2003, 12:20 AM	#4
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	That's why I have uninsured motor on my car. If you don't, I suggest you sue the hell out of him. oh btw, you broke his spleen right? __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-15-2003, 01:00 AM	#5
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	ouch....sorry man...at least no one was hurt....well its a shame the schmuck who hit you is unhurt....i cant believe people still drive around without insurance...ugh...definetly sue them...oh wait...youre all hurt, right? __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

01-15-2003, 01:16 AM	#6
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	ugh, that does suck... when I lived in NH there was no law to have any kind of insurance, here you have to at least PIP and collision (for the other persons car) IMO All ststes should have mandatory insurance. If you don't have it here, you lose your license. __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

01-15-2003, 01:19 AM	#7
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	man andy, that sux, did you beat his a-- glad the kid's are ok, call me if you want help kicking his butt. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

01-15-2003, 06:59 AM	#8
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Thanks guys. I guess I have uninsured protection on my truck because my insurance guy said they would take care of it. Im not sure if I have rental coverage or not though, and since this is my work truck, that could be a problem. I might have to wait until the end of February when I leave for a week and a half, to get it fixed. We are required here to have insurance, but alot of good that does. I heard the kid tell the cop that he had been in an accident before, but it wasnt his fault. He was issued a ticket for no insurance, and failure to yield. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

01-15-2003, 08:45 AM	#9
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Andy - Really sorry to hear about your ordeal. It is great to hear that no one was hurt. This whole 'uninsured' motorist crap is just that - CRAP! There should be a big fine and suspension of your license if you're caught without insurance. The law in Ohio requires insurance, problem is that they allow such low coverage that it could barely cover the cost of removing the bugs from a radiator. Hopefully you do have the rental car insurance - it's a fairly cheap add-on to any policy and is good protection for times like these. Good luck getting everything worked out. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

01-15-2003, 10:39 AM	#10
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	That bites Andy. It must of been hard not to kill the kid. It's good to hear that at least your insurance will cover it. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

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