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Still Without Wheels  

debutanteBaltimr

9/30/2011 8:11 am

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11/24/2011 2:10 pm

I never would have thought that it would be October before I got compensated from uninsured motorist fund...back in August when the crash happened. It seems that the proper amount of time has finally elapsed to move on this case sinse the un-insured driver who pulled out in front of me has NOT been willing to sign an affadavit admiting that he has no auto insurance. So this comming week, I need to wait for MORE paperwork to arrive to me via UPS to fill out and return with the title to my destroyed car. THEN when they receive that, they will send me the check for my loss, and provide a rental car for 7-10 days to allow me time to shop for a vehicle. I am worried that the amount that I receive shall be very low because the total loss unit considers the MILEAGE as well as the age of the car when determining the amount I shall receive for damages. I don't get down to the library very often now to get on-line because the walk from my apartment is SO long (4 miles rount trip) that it takes so much out of me due to my neuropathy in both feet.

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?
Poetdancerin
8946 posts 

9/30/2011 11:17 am

Sometimes I wonder if it's all worth while ... the waiting to no end
then lo and behold, the check is in the bank
Hurray!!!

It only took three years, but it was worth the wait

Don't give up hope Debutante

Next time catch a hike to be online

Take care dear


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ndpendentlady48
90 posts 

9/30/2011 8:38 pm

It is against the law to not have at least liability in the state of Arkansas. Not sure about W.V. But I think if you come out in the red on this, then you need to take him to small claims court and sue his ass.

explourer
7614 posts 

10/1/2011 6:25 am

Just to see you live on line satisfy my very soul...

It is the truth in man that sets him free..

Ari_fairy
20975 posts 

10/1/2011 8:16 am

When my car was totalled, a number of years ago, they offered me next to nothing to settle. They use a different schedule for calculating cost. I checked what it would cost to replace my car with the exact same make, model, and year...and told them I wanted that much money for it...so I could replace my car precisely. When they argued with me, I simply said I'd be happy to let a jury decide if I should be out my transportation because their client failed to stop at a stop sign. They sent me the exact amount I asked for.

I've often found insurance companies frustrating, but when you make a reasonable argument and aren't asking to make money off the event, they are usually willing to work with you rather than spend the money to fight you. Mileage counts, but realistically, the car was operable and should be replaced in such a way that you can continue to get around. It would make them look very unreasonable in front of a jury to cheat you...particularly with your disability.

Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari

Mistytraveller
16562 posts 

10/1/2011 9:43 pm

Oh dear--trust you're not injured.... Just grinds slowly it seems.... Took over two years for insurance company to settle with me...

What is neuropathy???

Wishing you happiness

Misty

Mistytraveller
16562 posts 

10/2/2011 7:57 pm

gad meant to type justice....jeeesh....

Wishing you happiness

Misty

dana654
2381 posts 

10/3/2011 6:02 am

Hope your feet get better sooner...they're more important than wheels

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wander_in_star
2771 posts 

10/4/2011 10:22 am

They always will give you the smallest amount of money

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debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

10/5/2011 11:38 am

    Quoting Poetdancerin:
    Sometimes I wonder if it's all worth while ... the waiting to no end
    then lo and behold, the check is in the bank
    Hurray!!!

    It only took three years, but it was worth the wait

    Don't give up hope Debutante

    Next time catch a hike to be online

    Take care dear

I'm BACK! I have a car rental for the week while I wait for paperwork to arrive that I will fill out and return with the title to my destroyed car and THEN...they will mail the check.

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

10/5/2011 11:39 am

    Quoting Cerri_:
    aw, sweetie, hope it straightens out soon for you. Didn't know you were in an accident. Haven't been around much lately myself. Love the new blog title by the way. Take care of you. That's all that counts. xxoo
ty. Glad you like the blog title. I TRY to be creative...well I do the best I can with my limited mental capacity.

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

10/5/2011 11:41 am

    Quoting ndpendentlady48:
    It is against the law to not have at least liability in the state of Arkansas. Not sure about W.V. But I think if you come out in the red on this, then you need to take him to small claims court and sue his ass.
I think it would be like squeezing blood out of a turnip. I spoke with legal counsel about it and they told me that motorists who drive without auto insurance generally don't have ANY money.

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

10/5/2011 11:42 am

    Quoting _Cuteman2001:
    hope you get better dude and get a new car cya
ty...it won't be long now (I hope!)

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

10/5/2011 11:44 am

    Quoting explourer:
    Just to see you live on line satisfy my very soul...
Overwhelmed by all the smileys here! Anyway...I managed to pop in today. I have a rental car for the week while I wait for the diminutive settlement check to arrive from the uninsured motorist fund. Hope all is well with you!

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

10/5/2011 11:48 am

    Quoting Ari_fairy:
    When my car was totalled, a number of years ago, they offered me next to nothing to settle. They use a different schedule for calculating cost. I checked what it would cost to replace my car with the exact same make, model, and year...and told them I wanted that much money for it...so I could replace my car precisely. When they argued with me, I simply said I'd be happy to let a jury decide if I should be out my transportation because their client failed to stop at a stop sign. They sent me the exact amount I asked for.

    I've often found insurance companies frustrating, but when you make a reasonable argument and aren't asking to make money off the event, they are usually willing to work with you rather than spend the money to fight you. Mileage counts, but realistically, the car was operable and should be replaced in such a way that you can continue to get around. It would make them look very unreasonable in front of a jury to cheat you...particularly with your disability.
If the driver at fault had insurance, I would have MUCH more leverage than I do now. I havd done the exact thing as you did in the past with drivers at fault who had legitimate auto insurance. As soon as I mentioned litigation, they suddenly became quite agreeable!

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

10/5/2011 11:52 am

    Quoting Mistytraveller:
    Oh dear--trust you're not injured.... Just grinds slowly it seems.... Took over two years for insurance company to settle with me...

    What is neuropathy???
2 years is an eternity! (Neuropathy is a sensation in my feet caused by permanently damaged nerves. It feels like being stung by thousand bees at once while standing in hot oil if I am not medicated.) Fourtanetly my current pain management keeps MOST of the pain at bay for me now! No injuries from accident. Seat belt kept me from getting seriously banged up.

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

10/5/2011 11:53 am

Some of the unfortunate ones that fall through the cracks NEVER see justice. Life...can be hard.

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

10/5/2011 11:55 am

    Quoting dana654:
    Hope your feet get better sooner...they're more important than wheels
Unfortunately, I will die with this ailment. (It is permanent and there is NO cure). As long as I am on the very strong pain killers, I am OK most of the time, though.

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

10/5/2011 11:57 am

    Quoting wander_in_star:
    They always will give you the smallest amount of money
...and they are always hot to get your premiums with NO delay or they will drop your coverage, and yet...when it comes time for THEM to pay??? BAH! CROOKS.

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

Ari_fairy
20975 posts 

10/5/2011 9:05 pm

    Quoting debutanteBaltimr:
    If the driver at fault had insurance, I would have MUCH more leverage than I do now. I havd done the exact thing as you did in the past with drivers at fault who had legitimate auto insurance. As soon as I mentioned litigation, they suddenly became quite agreeable!
You know...when your insurance company fails to live up to the coverage they agreed to provide, it's called "Bad Faith"....and often worth a small fortune. Don't be afraid to use the terminology if that's what it takes to get what's right. Having your vehicle back is not an unreasonable request.

Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari

debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

10/7/2011 12:00 pm

SO tired of waiting. Maybe I can get something for pain and suffering through the medical part of the claim. I doubt that the doctor will be cooperative in the report, though.

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

Ling259
564 posts 

10/8/2011 6:50 pm

Neuropathy on feet > make sure to stop smoking if you do smoke.. hope you regularly monitor your blood sugar and oxygen levels. Oh don't rely too much on strong pain killers to mute your pain, your body will adopt to it.. try Acupuncture or exercise it can still help reduce the pain

Hope all is well now.

Appaloosagirl
242 posts 

10/10/2011 2:29 am

Going along with Ling's suggestions of trying wholistic/alternative healthcare, have you tried using essential oils? I have seen essential oils take care of a lot of things, even things that were deemed as "incurable" or "permanent" by doctors. It wouldn't hurt you to try them. At least your feet will smell great and EVERYBODY wants great smelling feet, don't they?

Happy 2012--Year of the Dragon!
--Kristin

debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

11/24/2011 2:09 pm

    Quoting Ling259:
    Neuropathy on feet > make sure to stop smoking if you do smoke.. hope you regularly monitor your blood sugar and oxygen levels. Oh don't rely too much on strong pain killers to mute your pain, your body will adopt to it.. try Acupuncture or exercise it can still help reduce the pain

    Hope all is well now.
Blood is good. Sugar only 88, chloesterol 13. Accupuncture is a fraud. I tried it. VERY painful. The ONLY pills that work are the lyrica, dilaudid, and morphine

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

debutanteBaltimr
18052 posts 

11/24/2011 2:10 pm

    Quoting Appaloosagirl:
    Going along with Ling's suggestions of trying wholistic/alternative healthcare, have you tried using essential oils? I have seen essential oils take care of a lot of things, even things that were deemed as "incurable" or "permanent" by doctors. It wouldn't hurt you to try them. At least your feet will smell great and EVERYBODY wants great smelling feet, don't they?
I will stick with the pain killers. They work good and I can get some sleep and stay healthy.

I could say some nice things about your hair but would it really matter?

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