Subj : Re: Testing from Nightfall Or
To   : Daryl Stout
From : Nigel Reed
Date : Fri Jan 15 2021 02:02:04

Daryl wrote:
>   The car was totaled out, and I'm getting far more than I expected from
> my insurance company. I found a pre-owned 2009 Volvo 2 door convertible
> for a good price, at a family owned dealership, that has been in business 
> for over 30 years. So, I've put a deposit down on it, and will get it 
> Friday afternoon. They don't make cars like they used to, so no matter 
> how it's built, if you're in a wreck, it may end up getting totaled out. 

There you go. If you can afford it, have an independent mechanic go over the
car first and make sure the dealership provides you with a carfax report. The
last thing you want is to drive home and the axle fall off or something. 

Volvo's are solid cars. Built to last, they have to be for the Swedish
conditions!

> I just wanted something simple for local area transportation, and nothing 
> fancy. 

Less fancy cars don't get stolen :)

>   I've talked to agents and adjusters from both companies, and am waiting 
> on the "at fault" company to call with a settlement proposal. With as much 
> as the lawyers take out on a settlement, it may be better just to "take 
> the money and run". Except for undergoing chiropractic treatment, I was 
> basically unhurt. Yet, in these type of wrecks, injuries don't show up 
> until a few days after it (today marks a week since the wreck).

Have you looked online to find if a car the same or similar to yours is
for sale and how much for? Check autotrader.com maybe. If the offer isn't
comparable to the price, you don't have to accept it. 

>  BR> I was at fault in an accident many years ago and my insurance company
>  BR> provided an attorney that I had to use, and they represented me.  Then
>  BR> the insurance company paid the settlement to the other party.
> 
>   I'll get reimbursed for my deductible, having the car totaled, for lack
> of transportation, and for pain and suffering. I just want this chapter
> behind me.

I don't blame you. I hope they settle fairly.

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