
Originally Posted by
smilingcat
I think that is a wonderful approach. Be nice but firm at first; but, if they start the non-sense immediatly have a lawyer intervene. you may want to drop some suttle hints that you can play hardball. Afterall, it was a brand new purchase that you were looking forward to and enjoying. Only to have it ruined is more than enough for anyone to have a BAADDDD MONTH or more. Emotionally I would be so angry if that happened to me.
Even though you claim no injury, you should be careful. Sometimes injuries from wrecks don't show up for few days.
And like everyone else said, Really happy for you that you came out without too much injury.
smilingcat
+1 If the insurance company has enough knowledge to just replace the frame and selected components, I'd personally say "no deal". This was not a "used" bike...you deserve a new replacement. While you're being nice but firm, don't assume that the insurance company means to do what they say. Choose your words carefully coax them to the right conclusion. For instance, I think it's better to say something like "please don't make me feel like I need to get an attorney to protect my interests" rather than "do this or else I'm getting an attorney".
Remember that if you get an attorney involved, it's unlikely that you'll recoup that cost. The other driver was cited, so you should be OK.
Last edited by Mr. Bloom; 08-06-2009 at 12:58 AM.
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