OT: Auto Accident Attorney Recommendation?

[Ricechex]

Hello All,
Piggs always seem to be a wealth of information, so I am hoping one of you could give me a referral.

One of my friends is on disability and has limited money. She is in her early 60’s with a perfect driving record. She drove an old car, which she kept in excellent shape. Recently, she was in an accident, and it was clearly the other driver’s fault. This is not the dispute.

The other driver was insured by Wawanesa, but it was not him driving the car, it was his partner. So, Wawanesa is claiming that their driver breached his contract, so she has to pay her $500 deductible and wants to give her $800 to fix the car and salvage the title. Or else, they will give her $1300 and take the car. The car blue booked around $2100 as it was in such good condition.

On top of that, she had injury to her foot. It was all swollen and she took photos, but the swelling has ceased now.

The $500 deductible is a real hardship for her, and chances of her finding a car for $1300 in such good shape is unlikely. Wawanesa keeps putting pressure on her to sign off on some papers.

Should she contact an attorney? Will an attorney even consider taking this case? Or try to scam her somehow? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

[ucodegen]

The other driver was insured by Wawanesa, but it was not him driving the car, it was his partner. So, Wawanesa is claiming that their driver breached his contract, so she has to pay her $500 deductible and wants to give her $800 to fix the car and salvage the title.

Weak argument by Wawanesa. If there is one driver for two cars.. you still have to pay for two cars even though only one will be in operation at a time.

I got the same claim from Wawanesa when some impatient idiot tried to squeeze by me as I was backing into a parking spot. The idiot was insured by Wawanesa. Fortunately for me, I was driving my 4×4 truck with heavy steel bumpers. I did not have any damage but the other guy had a deep crease down the side of their vehicle.

The $500 deductible is a real hardship for her, and chances of her finding a car for $1300 in such good shape is unlikely. Wawanesa keeps putting pressure on her to sign off on some papers.

Don’t sign, first start looking for an attorney. Before you sign with an attorney, warn Wawanesa that this will likely go to attornys if not settled properly and that you know they primarily insure the car (see the quote I mentioned above.. you might want to even ask them about how they charge if the same driver drives two different cars). Because she is elderly, she may be able to get pro-bono. Some attorneys take cases on contingent (pay a % if awarded money). If using one of those, you need to keep a log of everything to show that you tried to settle before going to attorneys and got stonewalled. Then go for attorney costs as well as recovery of damages.

It also sounds like her own insurance company may be stonewalling as well. She needs to have documentation of the condition of the car.

[ucodegen]

The other driver was insured by Wawanesa, but it was not him driving the car, it was his partner. So, Wawanesa is claiming that their driver breached his contract, so she has to pay her $500 deductible and wants to give her $800 to fix the car and salvage the title.

Weak argument by Wawanesa. If there is one driver for two cars.. you still have to pay for two cars even though only one will be in operation at a time.

I got the same claim from Wawanesa when some impatient idiot tried to squeeze by me as I was backing into a parking spot. The idiot was insured by Wawanesa. Fortunately for me, I was driving my 4×4 truck with heavy steel bumpers. I did not have any damage but the other guy had a deep crease down the side of their vehicle.

The $500 deductible is a real hardship for her, and chances of her finding a car for $1300 in such good shape is unlikely. Wawanesa keeps putting pressure on her to sign off on some papers.

Don’t sign, first start looking for an attorney. Before you sign with an attorney, warn Wawanesa that this will likely go to attornys if not settled properly and that you know they primarily insure the car (see the quote I mentioned above.. you might want to even ask them about how they charge if the same driver drives two different cars). Because she is elderly, she may be able to get pro-bono. Some attorneys take cases on contingent (pay a % if awarded money). If using one of those, you need to keep a log of everything to show that you tried to settle before going to attorneys and got stonewalled. Then go for attorney costs as well as recovery of damages.

It also sounds like her own insurance company may be stonewalling as well. She needs to have documentation of the condition of the car.

[ucodegen]

The other driver was insured by Wawanesa, but it was not him driving the car, it was his partner. So, Wawanesa is claiming that their driver breached his contract, so she has to pay her $500 deductible and wants to give her $800 to fix the car and salvage the title.

Weak argument by Wawanesa. If there is one driver for two cars.. you still have to pay for two cars even though only one will be in operation at a time.

I got the same claim from Wawanesa when some impatient idiot tried to squeeze by me as I was backing into a parking spot. The idiot was insured by Wawanesa. Fortunately for me, I was driving my 4×4 truck with heavy steel bumpers. I did not have any damage but the other guy had a deep crease down the side of their vehicle.

The $500 deductible is a real hardship for her, and chances of her finding a car for $1300 in such good shape is unlikely. Wawanesa keeps putting pressure on her to sign off on some papers.

Don’t sign, first start looking for an attorney. Before you sign with an attorney, warn Wawanesa that this will likely go to attornys if not settled properly and that you know they primarily insure the car (see the quote I mentioned above.. you might want to even ask them about how they charge if the same driver drives two different cars). Because she is elderly, she may be able to get pro-bono. Some attorneys take cases on contingent (pay a % if awarded money). If using one of those, you need to keep a log of everything to show that you tried to settle before going to attorneys and got stonewalled. Then go for attorney costs as well as recovery of damages.

It also sounds like her own insurance company may be stonewalling as well. She needs to have documentation of the condition of the car.

[ucodegen]

The other driver was insured by Wawanesa, but it was not him driving the car, it was his partner. So, Wawanesa is claiming that their driver breached his contract, so she has to pay her $500 deductible and wants to give her $800 to fix the car and salvage the title.

Weak argument by Wawanesa. If there is one driver for two cars.. you still have to pay for two cars even though only one will be in operation at a time.

I got the same claim from Wawanesa when some impatient idiot tried to squeeze by me as I was backing into a parking spot. The idiot was insured by Wawanesa. Fortunately for me, I was driving my 4×4 truck with heavy steel bumpers. I did not have any damage but the other guy had a deep crease down the side of their vehicle.

The $500 deductible is a real hardship for her, and chances of her finding a car for $1300 in such good shape is unlikely. Wawanesa keeps putting pressure on her to sign off on some papers.

Don’t sign, first start looking for an attorney. Before you sign with an attorney, warn Wawanesa that this will likely go to attornys if not settled properly and that you know they primarily insure the car (see the quote I mentioned above.. you might want to even ask them about how they charge if the same driver drives two different cars). Because she is elderly, she may be able to get pro-bono. Some attorneys take cases on contingent (pay a % if awarded money). If using one of those, you need to keep a log of everything to show that you tried to settle before going to attorneys and got stonewalled. Then go for attorney costs as well as recovery of damages.

It also sounds like her own insurance company may be stonewalling as well. She needs to have documentation of the condition of the car.

[ucodegen]

The other driver was insured by Wawanesa, but it was not him driving the car, it was his partner. So, Wawanesa is claiming that their driver breached his contract, so she has to pay her $500 deductible and wants to give her $800 to fix the car and salvage the title.

Weak argument by Wawanesa. If there is one driver for two cars.. you still have to pay for two cars even though only one will be in operation at a time.

I got the same claim from Wawanesa when some impatient idiot tried to squeeze by me as I was backing into a parking spot. The idiot was insured by Wawanesa. Fortunately for me, I was driving my 4×4 truck with heavy steel bumpers. I did not have any damage but the other guy had a deep crease down the side of their vehicle.

The $500 deductible is a real hardship for her, and chances of her finding a car for $1300 in such good shape is unlikely. Wawanesa keeps putting pressure on her to sign off on some papers.

Don’t sign, first start looking for an attorney. Before you sign with an attorney, warn Wawanesa that this will likely go to attornys if not settled properly and that you know they primarily insure the car (see the quote I mentioned above.. you might want to even ask them about how they charge if the same driver drives two different cars). Because she is elderly, she may be able to get pro-bono. Some attorneys take cases on contingent (pay a % if awarded money). If using one of those, you need to keep a log of everything to show that you tried to settle before going to attorneys and got stonewalled. Then go for attorney costs as well as recovery of damages.

It also sounds like her own insurance company may be stonewalling as well. She needs to have documentation of the condition of the car.

[Wickedheart]

Unless the car was stolen they(Wawanesa) are responsible. Years ago Allstate tried to pull that crap on me and failed when my car was hit and run in front of my house. The reality of the matter is bottom line it is the car that is insured not the driver. The girlfriend of the policyholder’s son was driving and Allstate tried to get out of paying because I couldn’t prove who was driving.

Just before Christmas my daughter’s boyfriend’s car was hit in front of my house. Liberty Mutual dealt with him quite fairly I thought. It was 1991 corrolla in fair condition with over 200,000 and they settled for $1297 total after deducting the salvage value ($181) and giving him credit for recent repairs ($200)

If she has made recent repairs like brakes, tires, or a new battery within the last 6 months she should get partial credit for them. Also she should get some money for each day she has lost use of her car, from the time it was wrecked till they settle she should be compensated for this.

I realize this a a big loss for your friend but I think this is too small a loss to bother with an attorney.

Unfortunately, no matter what, even if you are dealt with fairly you are never going to be made totally whole when your car is wrecked. It’s just the way it is.

[Wickedheart]

Unless the car was stolen they(Wawanesa) are responsible. Years ago Allstate tried to pull that crap on me and failed when my car was hit and run in front of my house. The reality of the matter is bottom line it is the car that is insured not the driver. The girlfriend of the policyholder’s son was driving and Allstate tried to get out of paying because I couldn’t prove who was driving.

Just before Christmas my daughter’s boyfriend’s car was hit in front of my house. Liberty Mutual dealt with him quite fairly I thought. It was 1991 corrolla in fair condition with over 200,000 and they settled for $1297 total after deducting the salvage value ($181) and giving him credit for recent repairs ($200)

If she has made recent repairs like brakes, tires, or a new battery within the last 6 months she should get partial credit for them. Also she should get some money for each day she has lost use of her car, from the time it was wrecked till they settle she should be compensated for this.

I realize this a a big loss for your friend but I think this is too small a loss to bother with an attorney.

Unfortunately, no matter what, even if you are dealt with fairly you are never going to be made totally whole when your car is wrecked. It’s just the way it is.

[Wickedheart]

Unless the car was stolen they(Wawanesa) are responsible. Years ago Allstate tried to pull that crap on me and failed when my car was hit and run in front of my house. The reality of the matter is bottom line it is the car that is insured not the driver. The girlfriend of the policyholder’s son was driving and Allstate tried to get out of paying because I couldn’t prove who was driving.

Just before Christmas my daughter’s boyfriend’s car was hit in front of my house. Liberty Mutual dealt with him quite fairly I thought. It was 1991 corrolla in fair condition with over 200,000 and they settled for $1297 total after deducting the salvage value ($181) and giving him credit for recent repairs ($200)

If she has made recent repairs like brakes, tires, or a new battery within the last 6 months she should get partial credit for them. Also she should get some money for each day she has lost use of her car, from the time it was wrecked till they settle she should be compensated for this.

I realize this a a big loss for your friend but I think this is too small a loss to bother with an attorney.

Unfortunately, no matter what, even if you are dealt with fairly you are never going to be made totally whole when your car is wrecked. It’s just the way it is.

[Wickedheart]

Unless the car was stolen they(Wawanesa) are responsible. Years ago Allstate tried to pull that crap on me and failed when my car was hit and run in front of my house. The reality of the matter is bottom line it is the car that is insured not the driver. The girlfriend of the policyholder’s son was driving and Allstate tried to get out of paying because I couldn’t prove who was driving.

Just before Christmas my daughter’s boyfriend’s car was hit in front of my house. Liberty Mutual dealt with him quite fairly I thought. It was 1991 corrolla in fair condition with over 200,000 and they settled for $1297 total after deducting the salvage value ($181) and giving him credit for recent repairs ($200)

If she has made recent repairs like brakes, tires, or a new battery within the last 6 months she should get partial credit for them. Also she should get some money for each day she has lost use of her car, from the time it was wrecked till they settle she should be compensated for this.

I realize this a a big loss for your friend but I think this is too small a loss to bother with an attorney.

Unfortunately, no matter what, even if you are dealt with fairly you are never going to be made totally whole when your car is wrecked. It’s just the way it is.

[Wickedheart]

Unless the car was stolen they(Wawanesa) are responsible. Years ago Allstate tried to pull that crap on me and failed when my car was hit and run in front of my house. The reality of the matter is bottom line it is the car that is insured not the driver. The girlfriend of the policyholder’s son was driving and Allstate tried to get out of paying because I couldn’t prove who was driving.

Just before Christmas my daughter’s boyfriend’s car was hit in front of my house. Liberty Mutual dealt with him quite fairly I thought. It was 1991 corrolla in fair condition with over 200,000 and they settled for $1297 total after deducting the salvage value ($181) and giving him credit for recent repairs ($200)

If she has made recent repairs like brakes, tires, or a new battery within the last 6 months she should get partial credit for them. Also she should get some money for each day she has lost use of her car, from the time it was wrecked till they settle she should be compensated for this.

I realize this a a big loss for your friend but I think this is too small a loss to bother with an attorney.

Unfortunately, no matter what, even if you are dealt with fairly you are never going to be made totally whole when your car is wrecked. It’s just the way it is.

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