All tips on how to earn money for car insurance?
I was in an accident where the other driver was clearly at fault. He was driving his girlfriends car and car insurance also belonged to him. It is very difficult from the beginning. He gave me only limited information on the job and lied and told me he was insured. I thought the name of the company girlfriends American Independent 3 days later. They sent a man who said the car is great. But independent American who wants to turn around until I get paid poicy talk to the owner to see if they had permission to drive her car, and contact him on his side of the story. It must avoid all calls. Any help?
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:32 am
Write them a certified letter detailing the facts (including whom you spoke with and when) and what action you wish from them. If that fails, contact your state’s insurance commissioner’s office for assistance. Good luck.
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:45 am
Unfortunately, they are right – they cannot just pay out without speaking to their policyholder. Do you realize how many people could commit fraud if they did. There are time limitations, however on this. I believe every state has an insurance commissioner or at least an insurance department that you can question and submit a complaint to. Try that.
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:06 pm
You actually don’t deserve any money from the insurance company – however if the other party did cause an accident which in turn caused damage to your vehicle – then you are entitled to compensation. Unfortunately – the other carrier has the legal right to complete their investigation and therefore must confirm the information with their policyholder before they can make any payments to you. The do have a time period to complete their investigation. Your best recourse – is to go ahead and pursue the claim through your own carrier (assuming you have collision coverage) – and they will pursue the adverse carrier in subrogation. If you are seeking further compensation – say for instance – bodily injury (if you were injured), then you should advise the adverse carrier immediately as well so they can proceed accordingly.
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:23 pm
You have, of course, reported this to your insurance carrier. Contact them and ask for their help in collecting what you have coming, but you have to realize they do need some time to complete their investigation before they can settle. You agent is best to keep you up to speed and protected.
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Write a letter to the insurance commissioner for your state make sure you get (fax or email a copy) copy to the insurance company post haste. Mention they have 10 days (required by law) or you will sue. Even a little drag on your part will cause even more delays. Plan B if the value is less than your state will allow in small claims court then sue the car owner in that court. It only costs a few bucks and the court will take your side in cases like yours. Any time a vehicle is totalled by the insurance company Court decisions lean in your favor. You need to sue for Value of vehicle plus any and all costs you incur trying to collect even lawyer fees.