car got hit... by a roommate...

JZNx · 07-21-2011, 10:49 AM

Thanks guys for all the supports!
Now as for the uhal, we did get the insurance and we got the cheapest. Which only covers uhal itself and nothing else. The reason why we got the cheapest insurance is because our moving location was less than half a mile away. Never thought something like this can happen.
Also the estimate for the repair came around $4500.00.
So am I supposed to let my roommate pay for the deductibles?

DJ-of-E · 07-21-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JZNx

Thanks guys for all the supports!
Now as for the uhal, we did get the insurance and we got the cheapest. Which only covers uhal itself and nothing else. The reason why we got the cheapest insurance is because our moving location was less than half a mile away. Never thought something like this can happen.
Also the estimate for the repair came around $4500.00.
So am I supposed to let my roommate pay for the deductibles?

Ugh...isn't that still insurance fraud if you're doing the "hit & run" excuse? I thought he would admit to fault?

*sigh* You/your friend are driving a large vehicle where you are unfamiliar of its dimensions and viewpoints. Next time, even if it's 2 blocks away, get full coverage.

rebe945 · 07-21-2011, 11:53 AM

Just tell the truth to your insurance. Your out the deductible but the car will get repaired. As for your friend, he should be helping out. But, what the Hell was your Z in the same state when your friend was backing the U haul?

wgw370z · 07-21-2011, 12:54 PM

Best thing would be to have your roommate pay for the damages out of pocket. Chances are, he will have to reimburse your insurance company anyway.

What typically happens when someone gets hit by someone without insurance is your insurance will pay (assuming you have full coverage) but you will pay your deductable. Your insurance company will then go after the uninsured driver to recoupe thier loss. If he doesn't pay they may go to the state and possibly have his drivers license revoked. It just depends on the state. It is something that will follow him around until he settles up with the insurance company. Again, I'm sure this varies by state.

For sure check with your insurance company and tell the truth about what happened. Ask about what will happen to your roommate if they pay your claim. Then you can decide on how to proceed.

Best of luck.

kenchan · 07-21-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JZNx

Thanks guys for all the supports!

man we sound like jock straps or something now... the hell...

07-21-2011, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 17	don't lie Just tell the truth to your insurance. Your out the deductible but the car will get repaired. As for your friend, he should be helping out. But, what the Hell was your Z in the same state when your friend was backing the U haul?

07-21-2011, 10:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
JZNx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: **SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Thanks guys for all the supports! Now as for the uhal, we did get the insurance and we got the cheapest. Which only covers uhal itself and nothing else. The reason why we got the cheapest insurance is because our moving location was less than half a mile away. Never thought something like this can happen. Also the estimate for the repair came around $4500.00. So am I supposed to let my roommate pay for the deductibles?

07-21-2011, 12:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
wgw370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 48 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	Best thing would be to have your roommate pay for the damages out of pocket. Chances are, he will have to reimburse your insurance company anyway. What typically happens when someone gets hit by someone without insurance is your insurance will pay (assuming you have full coverage) but you will pay your deductable. Your insurance company will then go after the uninsured driver to recoupe thier loss. If he doesn't pay they may go to the state and possibly have his drivers license revoked. It just depends on the state. It is something that will follow him around until he settles up with the insurance company. Again, I'm sure this varies by state. For sure check with your insurance company and tell the truth about what happened. Ask about what will happen to your roommate if they pay your claim. Then you can decide on how to proceed. Best of luck.