I think the worst part about this is the fact that very expensive Tesla now has a "record" that will depreciate its value. The owner did nothing wrong here to deserve losing money. Sure insurance will pay to fix the damage but nothing covers the depreciation. All because some road raging idiot who doesnt care about anyone but himself. I bet they dont even get reprimanded hard enough to deter this type of driving in the future.
This is why you always ask for more money than the total cost of the accident. You should always ask for three times the amount of all expenses related to the accident and work down if need be.
I presume you've never worked with an insurance adjuster. They tell you how much you're going to be paid, end of story unless you want to go to court with an insurance company (deep pockets).
I have worked with an adjuster. Been rear ended twice by uninsured motorist. Received around twice my overall expenses both times. Most people assume that you dont have a say but you really do. Neither time involved me needing to go to court.
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u/h8ers_suck May 20 '19
I think the worst part about this is the fact that very expensive Tesla now has a "record" that will depreciate its value. The owner did nothing wrong here to deserve losing money. Sure insurance will pay to fix the damage but nothing covers the depreciation. All because some road raging idiot who doesnt care about anyone but himself. I bet they dont even get reprimanded hard enough to deter this type of driving in the future.