Another Rear End Accident Story

Thom02099 wrote:

Blazing Zippers wrote:
I HATE to write this, but you probably could use an attorney. As long as you get what you receive funds to fix or purchase a replacement trailer, get reimbursed for expenses and have your truck fixed cool. However, insurance companies don't make their money giving money away.

I did contact an attorney. Since it was property damage only, no injuries, he stated that few attorneys would not get involved in such a case. I received notification that the accident investigation report is complete, so looking to get a copy of that, as leverage against the other insurance company, since the trooper advised me the Freightliner driver was completely at fault.

I hope, that they offer you fair compensation. But from experience, companies that insure, commercial outfits. Like the freightliner, that hit you, tend to play hardball and sometimes can be difficult to deal with. Not always the case, but they are famous for lowball offers. ( although your ins co is in the lead here, and will collect from the at fault parties ins)

While an attorney, will not take the case on a contingent basis for property damage alone. What you might consider, if you are unhappy with the offer, hire an attorney on an hourly basis, to write a strongly worded letter. They tend to take attorneys much more seriously, than us regular Joes, and it may get their attention