My Z06 just got totaled. :(

KillerBee370 · 12-09-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Update:

So the woman is claiming all sorts of damages and injuries now. She's saying I'm at fault. (I guess I made her drive without a license and fall asleep at the wheel.) So I guess it's war. Really sucks. I was hoping this would just get handled, she'd tell the truth, and I'd get back to life as usual. If this costs me to the point that it eats into the money they owe me, I'm going to be really pissed.

I know the feeling. Sorry to hear about all this. Lawyer up quick and if you haven't already done so, get to the hospital and start seeing a chiropractor. Trust me, the payout in the end is substantially bigger if you do so. And DON'T give her insurance any statements!!!!! Only speak to your own insurance adjuster. When the other side calls, don't even answer it.

Crash · 12-09-2009, 11:48 PM

Good advice. My lawyer was supposed to get a hold of me today but was in court all day (so I was told). Not a good start, but I was also told by my insurance company that once I get my lawyer, I'll no longer be able to talk directly with my insurance company or theirs. Everything will be required to be run through my lawyer. That's how I'd prefer it in the first place. I'm really too busy to be dealing with this as is.

I have to see a doctor. Over the past week I've had some real pains in my back. I didn't hurt at all until 3 days after the accident. Before the accident I spent 4-5 days at the gym every week. I won't go to the gym until I get checked out. This may also mean (even after I get looked at by a doctor) that I will no be going to the gym for some time. It's pretty unfortunate since I get out of shape rather quick. This also means that I will not be able to do anymore work in front of the camera for some time.

Luckily I just got a new girlfriend, so I won't NEED the industry too much. LOL

KillerBee370 · 12-10-2009, 12:00 AM

Yeah what happened to me is that after my accident, I didn't talk to anyone except my lawyer who handled everything beautifully.

As far as the pain coming on later, this is actually a common occurance with soft tissue damage. I went right away on the same day as my accident just to nip it in the bud but honestly the stiffness (never really had any pain other than the daily result of close quarter combat training I was doing at the time). I did see a chiropractor twice a week for about a month and another doctor wrote up some prescriptions for muscle relaxers and pain killers (I still have most of them as I really didn't need them).

Anyway, hang in there. It takes some time (months in my case) to get the payout but it is worth it and the most important thing is that you are ok.

Pharmacist · 12-10-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

This also means that I will not be able to do anymore work in front of the camera for some time.

Luckily I just got a new girlfriend, so I won't NEED the industry too much. LOL

Are you a porn star or something?

semtex · 12-10-2009, 01:36 PM

He works in the industry.

ChrisSlicks · 12-10-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

He works in the industry.

Oh, he's *in* the industry all right.

Crash · 12-11-2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

Are you a porn star or something?

Long story short, I was "male talent" for a while and now I do marketing and web-development for the industry. Occasionally I might do a video here and there, but only because I'm like an understudy now. LOL My girlfriend is OK with me being in the industry, and in fact likes it.

But I'm working to get out of the industry right now... Thanks to the tube sites and what not, my income is going down the crapper.

Crash · 12-11-2009, 03:39 AM

BTW, update:

So the lady likely DIDN'T have insurance and the insurance was the registered owner's insurance for the car. I doubt this will effect me, but now I understand why she's fighting this so hard. If the owner of the car lent an unlicensed person the car to drive, and that person gets into the accident, the insurance company isn't required to cover it. That being said, if *I* was at fault, there'd be no problem on her side.

This totally makes sense to me because I couldn't figure out how she'd have her own insurance but no license. Insurance companies just don't give insurance to unlicensed drivers.

I talked to my lawyer today over the phone. I told him the basic story about what happened, and he said it'd be a difficult case to fight, but then I told him she didn't have a license and he changed his tone completely. So I guess that's a good thing. I'm hoping the police report is as on my side as the police were that night.

I wish there was a witness.

MightyBobo · 12-11-2009, 06:18 AM

Lol...sounds like they're f-ed in the A, if thats all true.

Good luck man, I think you'll be fine in the end.

370Zsteve · 12-11-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

BTW, update:

So the lady likely DIDN'T have insurance and the insurance was the registered owner's insurance for the car. I doubt this will effect me, but now I understand why she's fighting this so hard. If the owner of the car lent an unlicensed person the car to drive, and that person gets into the accident, the insurance company isn't required to cover it. That being said, if *I* was at fault, there'd be no problem on her side.

This totally makes sense to me because I couldn't figure out how she'd have her own insurance but no license. Insurance companies just don't give insurance to unlicensed drivers.

I talked to my lawyer today over the phone. I told him the basic story about what happened, and he said it'd be a difficult case to fight, but then I told him she didn't have a license and he changed his tone completely. So I guess that's a good thing. I'm hoping the police report is as on my side as the police were that night.

I wish there was a witness.

No need. An accident investigation can tell the tale. You'd be amazed at what they can tell just from skid marks on the road!

Pharmacist · 12-11-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

BTW, update:

So the lady likely DIDN'T have insurance and the insurance was the registered owner's insurance for the car. I doubt this will effect me, but now I understand why she's fighting this so hard. If the owner of the car lent an unlicensed person the car to drive, and that person gets into the accident, the insurance company isn't required to cover it. That being said, if *I* was at fault, there'd be no problem on her side.

This totally makes sense to me because I couldn't figure out how she'd have her own insurance but no license. Insurance companies just don't give insurance to unlicensed drivers.

I talked to my lawyer today over the phone. I told him the basic story about what happened, and he said it'd be a difficult case to fight, but then I told him she didn't have a license and he changed his tone completely. So I guess that's a good thing. I'm hoping the police report is as on my side as the police were that night.

I wish there was a witness.

don't you have no fault insurance or coverage for uninsured motorist where you live? just have your company fix the car and avoid all the hassle and lawsuits and crap. and if you're not at fault like you claim, your premiums shouldn't increase.

Crash · 12-11-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

don't you have no fault insurance or coverage for uninsured motorist where you live? just have your company fix the car and avoid all the hassle and lawsuits and crap. and if you're not at fault like you claim, your premiums shouldn't increase.

HAHA. That car is absolutely totaled. Either way, my insurance is taking care of it. My lawyer said he'll get the insurance company to expedite the payment process and get things settled. After talking to my lawyer today, I'm feeling a lot better about the whole thing.

Crash · 01-04-2010, 10:42 PM

Update:

So my lawyer is back in town and hopefully kicking butt. But in the mean time I went and looked for another Vette over the weekend.

I'm 99% positive I found the car I'm going to buy. It's an 04 Z06 with a fully built motor, heads, blower cam, and a P1SC Procharger blower. It makes 570HP to the ground on a safe tune. The car was built by a reputable company in my area and tuned at sea-level. They think the car makes about 700HP at the crank. They backed the first tune down because it was starting to lean out at 590RWHP, so at 570RWHP it's safe. There's all the other necessary mods to support the power and the car is solid.

Anyway, the car is perfect inside and out. The interior looks untouched (other than the gauge pod) and the paint is flawless. 17K miles on the clock with just the one owner. He's selling it because he wants to buy a Mercedes C63 I think.

It drives just like my car did until you get into the boost (which hits around 1500RPM). The blower is pretty quiet from inside the cab. You can hardly hear it from outside. Although, when you get into the boost and let off, the blow-off valve is quite loud. LOL It's totally daily driveable. Dropping the hammer in 2nd gear was crazy. FAR faster than my Z06 in first gear.

Anyway, just waiting for the settlement checks and I'm going to go pick this car up.

semtex · 01-05-2010, 09:03 AM

Dang, that car sounds like a blast to drive! Congrats on finding your next ride!

bigaudiofanat · 01-05-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by koeppelnissan

We have 4 GTR's in stock (White, Super Silver and 2 Black), should I get one ready for you?

Can I take one out to see if I like it?

In all seriousness glad your okay.

12-09-2009, 11:48 PM	#62 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Good advice. My lawyer was supposed to get a hold of me today but was in court all day (so I was told). Not a good start, but I was also told by my insurance company that once I get my lawyer, I'll no longer be able to talk directly with my insurance company or theirs. Everything will be required to be run through my lawyer. That's how I'd prefer it in the first place. I'm really too busy to be dealing with this as is. I have to see a doctor. Over the past week I've had some real pains in my back. I didn't hurt at all until 3 days after the accident. Before the accident I spent 4-5 days at the gym every week. I won't go to the gym until I get checked out. This may also mean (even after I get looked at by a doctor) that I will no be going to the gym for some time. It's pretty unfortunate since I get out of shape rather quick. This also means that I will not be able to do anymore work in front of the camera for some time. Luckily I just got a new girlfriend, so I won't NEED the industry too much. LOL __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

12-10-2009, 01:36 PM	#65 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	He works in the industry. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

12-11-2009, 03:39 AM	#68 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	BTW, update: So the lady likely DIDN'T have insurance and the insurance was the registered owner's insurance for the car. I doubt this will effect me, but now I understand why she's fighting this so hard. If the owner of the car lent an unlicensed person the car to drive, and that person gets into the accident, the insurance company isn't required to cover it. That being said, if I was at fault, there'd be no problem on her side. This totally makes sense to me because I couldn't figure out how she'd have her own insurance but no license. Insurance companies just don't give insurance to unlicensed drivers. I talked to my lawyer today over the phone. I told him the basic story about what happened, and he said it'd be a difficult case to fight, but then I told him she didn't have a license and he changed his tone completely. So I guess that's a good thing. I'm hoping the police report is as on my side as the police were that night. I wish there was a witness. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

12-11-2009, 06:18 AM	#69 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Lol...sounds like they're f-ed in the A, if thats all true. Good luck man, I think you'll be fine in the end. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

01-04-2010, 10:42 PM	#73 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Update: So my lawyer is back in town and hopefully kicking butt. But in the mean time I went and looked for another Vette over the weekend. I'm 99% positive I found the car I'm going to buy. It's an 04 Z06 with a fully built motor, heads, blower cam, and a P1SC Procharger blower. It makes 570HP to the ground on a safe tune. The car was built by a reputable company in my area and tuned at sea-level. They think the car makes about 700HP at the crank. They backed the first tune down because it was starting to lean out at 590RWHP, so at 570RWHP it's safe. There's all the other necessary mods to support the power and the car is solid. Anyway, the car is perfect inside and out. The interior looks untouched (other than the gauge pod) and the paint is flawless. 17K miles on the clock with just the one owner. He's selling it because he wants to buy a Mercedes C63 I think. It drives just like my car did until you get into the boost (which hits around 1500RPM). The blower is pretty quiet from inside the cab. You can hardly hear it from outside. Although, when you get into the boost and let off, the blow-off valve is quite loud. LOL It's totally daily driveable. Dropping the hammer in 2nd gear was crazy. FAR faster than my Z06 in first gear. Anyway, just waiting for the settlement checks and I'm going to go pick this car up. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

12-10-2009, 12:00 AM	#63 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Yeah what happened to me is that after my accident, I didn't talk to anyone except my lawyer who handled everything beautifully. As far as the pain coming on later, this is actually a common occurance with soft tissue damage. I went right away on the same day as my accident just to nip it in the bud but honestly the stiffness (never really had any pain other than the daily result of close quarter combat training I was doing at the time). I did see a chiropractor twice a week for about a month and another doctor wrote up some prescriptions for muscle relaxers and pain killers (I still have most of them as I really didn't need them). Anyway, hang in there. It takes some time (months in my case) to get the payout but it is worth it and the most important thing is that you are ok.

01-05-2010, 09:03 AM	#74 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Dang, that car sounds like a blast to drive! Congrats on finding your next ride! __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.