Got Rear Ended Friday Night!

Bonzo

Well I haven't been around here much in quite awhile, and needless to say I'm not happy about why I'm back here today. Some jerk was looking the other way (his words, not mine), and bashed into me while I was stopped at a light. Just sitting there waiting to turn right and BAM! I was so pissed off I couldn't see straight. Been driving for 30 years now and have never been in an accident. Perfect driving record gone. Good news is I'm fine, he has insurance and they have accepted full liability. Bad news is my perfect beautiful car is now f*cked up, I've got to go through all this hassle, it won't ever be the same, and I probably lost $5000 in re-sell value if I ever want to sell it.

I've been in a complete funk since. Had enough beers Friday night to allow myself to actually cry. I was a wreck all day Saturday. But my wife has been fantastically supportive, and she feels genuinely bad for me. Made me a super nice dinner Saturday night.

Is there anyone here that has been through this that can give me some pointers on what to look for? From what I can tell, the bumper is gone. The tailgate will have to be replaced. The light is gone. And what appears to be the worst news, is that the rear quarter panel is in fact bent up. I'm thinking that means a bunch of metal work which is bad. Without looking underneath I can't tell for sure, but it appears the exhaust, wheel, and suspension might be okay. Any advice or knowledge you can fill me in on is appreciated.

Thanks ----- Bonzo

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