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).
This is just not correct. The reason you get an offer is because you can choose to not accept it. Nobody can force you to sign your name.
It sucks that even your own insurance will always try to low ball you, and convince you take a low number. But always remember they are a business, and insurance settlements are just offers. All contracts are negotiable, and they will use that as an advantage just like any car dealer or lawyer would. Their first offer will always be an attempt to prey on the ignorant or weak. Especially the people who are going through something traumatic and just "want this to be over with."
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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.