my car was "in an accident" due to a drunk.
05-18-2007, 02:14 AM
#31
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 2,166
RE: my car was wrecked by a drunk.
I would have,without a doubt, beat the living ***t out of him. It's bad enough to drive your own car drunk, but when you do it in someone elses, that's just plain disgusting. I don't blame your parents for wanting you out of the house when he comes over, I'd be super pissed to. What a jackass. Good luck with solving this unfortunate problem.
05-18-2007, 02:37 AM
#32
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 180
RE: my car was wrecked by a drunk.
i feel your pain, this is what happened to me after I picked up my car from a reputable shop in Chicago...except these guys were completely sober when they worked on my car!!!
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=641564
i was livid to say the least...
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=641564
i was livid to say the least...
05-18-2007, 02:54 AM
#33
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: North Fulton, GA
Posts: 2,287
RE: my car was wrecked by a drunk.
My advice is to chill out and let your parents handle everything. It is only a car and not worth pissing yourfuture away by seeking physical retribution. [sm=badidea.gif]
Hopefully you're just venting and will feel better once it is fixed. Good luck!
Hopefully you're just venting and will feel better once it is fixed. Good luck!
05-18-2007, 04:39 AM
#34
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RE: my car was wrecked by a drunk.
be happy you wasnt driving when i wrecked my 65 impala i had i had a steering wheel inprint on my chest for a week. i t boned a cop car that just pulled out in front of me didnt have his lights or srien on. at first they blamed me i had wintesses and took 6 months in court to get it off my rec and made the cop pay to fix my car. still was funny 96 crown vic totaled my impala drove off
05-18-2007, 05:00 AM
#35
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
Posts: 2,505
RE: my car was wrecked by a drunk.
Very sorry to hear about your misfortune. Small claims is the best way to go. Get estimates and lots of pics. He owes you:
All damages to your car
All services such as detail and alignment
Impound fees
Stolen tool kit value
Cost of transportation while your car was being repaired
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All damages to your car
All services such as detail and alignment
Impound fees
Stolen tool kit value
Cost of transportation while your car was being repaired
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05-18-2007, 10:15 AM
#36
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 528
RE: my car was wrecked by a drunk.
Man, I'm sorry to hear about this incident. I can only imagine how you feel.
My guess is that this guy hasn't returned your calls because he has a LOT to worry about right now (i.e. DUI) and your car is only one of them. I'd try and stay in front of him to get your car repaired. He's going to have a lot of bills in the near future...you don't want to be standing in line behind his legal team.
Someone mentioned it above, but perhaps make a claim with your insurance company and let them go after him. At the very least, it takes you out of the equation. Did he have a business repairing cars or was he fixing this on the side? I only ask because he may have covereage (although this definitely falls into the "gross negligence" category).
Good luck.
My guess is that this guy hasn't returned your calls because he has a LOT to worry about right now (i.e. DUI) and your car is only one of them. I'd try and stay in front of him to get your car repaired. He's going to have a lot of bills in the near future...you don't want to be standing in line behind his legal team.
Someone mentioned it above, but perhaps make a claim with your insurance company and let them go after him. At the very least, it takes you out of the equation. Did he have a business repairing cars or was he fixing this on the side? I only ask because he may have covereage (although this definitely falls into the "gross negligence" category).
Good luck.
05-18-2007, 10:42 AM
#37
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 3,806
RE: my car was wrecked by a drunk.
ORIGINAL: valley firearms
Very sorry to hear about your misfortune. Small claims is the best way to go. Get estimates and lots of pics. He owes you:
All damages to your car
All services such as detail and alignment
Impound fees
Stolen tool kit value
Cost of transportation while your car was being repaired
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Very sorry to hear about your misfortune. Small claims is the best way to go. Get estimates and lots of pics. He owes you:
All damages to your car
All services such as detail and alignment
Impound fees
Stolen tool kit value
Cost of transportation while your car was being repaired
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05-18-2007, 01:25 PM
#39
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: North Idaho
Posts: 755
RE: my car was wrecked by a drunk.
ORIGINAL: andrewmp6
be happy you wasnt driving when i wrecked my 65 impala i had i had a steering wheel inprint on my chest for a week. i t boned a cop car that just pulled out in front of me didnt have his lights or srien on. at first they blamed me i had wintesses and took 6 months in court to get it off my rec and made the cop pay to fix my car. still was funny 96 crown vic totaled my impala drove off
be happy you wasnt driving when i wrecked my 65 impala i had i had a steering wheel inprint on my chest for a week. i t boned a cop car that just pulled out in front of me didnt have his lights or srien on. at first they blamed me i had wintesses and took 6 months in court to get it off my rec and made the cop pay to fix my car. still was funny 96 crown vic totaled my impala drove off
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