Wife got in an accident today - Need Advice

[HawkinsHollow]

Wife got hit today (or at least that is what he said). I showed up as the cops were getting there and it seemed the cop was leaning towards putting the majority of the blame on her. That is neither here nor there, I will let the insurance companies duke it out. I have never made a car insurance claim, need advice about do's and don't, tips, etc. The car is still drivable, the passenger side door needs replacing. Any advice you can offer would be great.

 

[scootr]

See the official police accident report before you say anything about fault. Sure you need to call the insurance and let them know there has been an accident. Other than that it's pretty plain and simple. Sorry for your misfortune.
My Brother had a car accident last Wed. No fun dealing with the repairs etc

 

[gsganzer]

Exchange all factual information and then leave it to the insurance companies.

 

[jyoutz]

Exchange all factual information and then leave it to the insurance companies.

As long as there isn’t any medical involved.

 

[workinonit]

Take it to a shop that is approved by your insurance company. I didn't do that and it was not a good experience.

 

[oosik]

Last year I accidentally backed the Taco Wagon into a post. Put a vertical crease smack dab in the center of the tailgate.

Somewhat surprised. No repair - just replace the entire tailgate.

Be prepared for the bill. A new tailgate for the Power Wagon - $3500.

Hold on to your hat. The lettering on the tailgate - POWER WAGON. $100 per letter. The word - RAM - $300.

The insurance company didn't even blink at those prices.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Nope, no one was hurt. My 12 yo son was complaining a bit about his arm that hit the door, but he will live. Side curtain airbags went off. I was able to drive it home just fine. It is mostly the passenger side door that is messed up.

 

[dodge man]

Find a body shop that you can trust and let the insurance company handle it. It’s probably not worth fighting over whose fault it was unless there is a video.

 

[dodge man]

Air bag deployed, two new doors, it will have to be put on a frame machine to straighten it out, I’d guess more than $5k in damage.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Air bag deployed, two new doors, it will have to be put on a frame machine to straighten it out, I’d guess more than $5k in damage.

DANG!! But I don't doubt it.