Dealing with Insurance Companies..

We got hit by a 20 yo kid last Dec in LR wheel and LR corner. He came into our lane on the interstate. He was cited for unsafe lane change only. His ins co denied my claim cause he said I moved into his lane yet he was the one who got the ticket.. Was told to turn claim into my ins and that his ins will deal w/ them instead. So we have to eat the deductible (for now) and our ins is paying to get car repaired along w/ rental. Not sure when or how long it will take, but our ins will now have to pursue his to get reimburse along w/ our deductible. Clearly shows on police report other driver was ticketed, so "should" be a easy case. What will hold things up is his version which I don't see how it could work in his ins favor as he got charged, again, not me. If his ins refuses to settle, then it goes to a independent arbitrator and with whatever ruling they come to, both sides have to agree to it. Wife want to go after kid w/ a civil suit, but not sure if it would be worth it. Damage to our car, approx 6500.00. Will let you know how this ends up.