i got into an accident 2 weeks ago on the freeway. I rear-ended a car because my view was obstructed by a truck when he swerved to avoid someone and i was the one that ended up hitting them.
anyway we got out of the car, she was very nice about it, and we exchanged insurance information. That night, everyone including paramedics and the cops, asked her if she was okay and she repeatedly said she was okay.
today one of my insurance adjuster calls me to tell me that she’s filing for injury and would not tell me where her injury was located. this was nearly 2 WEEKS ago.
Does anyone else buy this bs? and what happens once they believe her injuries? does she get money in this or what happens? Thanks all.
#1 by vykky on August 25th, 2010
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Get a copy of the police report asap. Make sure you have pictures (copies) and if you can ask the police officer to be your witness. My niece is going through the same thing right now. Good Luck.
#2 by HustlerOne on August 25th, 2010
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tell your lawyer that she is bsin.
#3 by Preston B on August 25th, 2010
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It happens all the time. They will settle out of court with them. It is because scumbags like this that everyones insurance is so high.
#4 by kja63 on August 25th, 2010
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You were the party at fault for rear-ending her. You were following too close, and if the cops didn’t give you a ticket count your blessings.
If she files a valid injury claim, then your liability coverage will have to pay. And your insurance rates may go up. Best hope she doesn’t sue you above & beyond your maximum liability coverage amount on your auto insurance policy. If she does, you’ll need a lawyer and that’s going to get expensive!
#5 by Pedro S on August 25th, 2010
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are u a doctor? did u examin her? i was in a wreck and days later i was bleeding inside…felt fine for 2 days…so ….yes i buy the BS
#6 by cc's bad on August 25th, 2010
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I would deffinately keep close to the claim she is filing, sounds phony to me, if she was injured she would have requested medical attention then, who’s to say she didn’t have an existing injury and just wants to put you through hell, and ultimately get paid on a bogus claim. It happens all the time and that is why we as consumers pay high premiums You are entitled to know what injuries if any she sustained. Do not let her get away with this as it’s in your best interest.to stay on top of this claim Good luck to you
#7 by Patrick on August 25th, 2010
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She may have seemed fine at the time but in actuality was not. Injuries can take time to surface. I would not be so quick to call it a phony deal. You are not a doctor and cannot make the call on her condition. Just let your insurance handle it. That is what you pay them for.
#8 by Rachel W on August 25th, 2010
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That woman might have said that she was fine, but a couple a days later she started hurting. She has every right to file a bodily injury claim. You shouldn’t follow to close. Hey you were the one at fault. You need to take responsibility of what happened.
#9 by Scott H on August 25th, 2010
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Not all injuries manifest themselves immediately. She either:
a. Found a personal injury attorney
b. had a soft-tissue injury that showed up sometime after the accident.
They don’t have to tell you the details of her injuries, due to HIPAA regulations.