Damage to vehicle on a military base

[bobcat23tx]

I'm in Texas..

While parked on a US Military base my SUV was hit by a military dependant. The tailight was broken, numerous scratches were made and other some what minor damnage was done. Since I can not legaly drive the vehicle I might need a rental car. The damage alone is >$200 dollars.

I filed a report with the base police and contacted his insurance company. The company told me I would have to wait untill they verified my claim with their customer. That was 5 days ago.

My insurance will cover it, but I'd have to pay the 250 dollar deductible (Which I can not afford to pay out of pocket) and it doesn't appear that the insured party will be contacting their insurance company.

How do I get my vehicle fixed? Is there any options I'm missing?

 

[hexeliebe]

Yes, Contact your insurance company, get the suv repaired then sue the offender in small claims court for the deductable.

 

[bobcat23tx]

ummm.. perhaps you missed it..

Perhaps you missed the part where I can't afford the 250 dollar deductible... Next please?

 

[hexeliebe]

Perhaps you missed the part where I said Contact your insurance company.

Otherwise, if you don't do anything, you deserve what happens, which is nothing. Now, want to continue being a smart ass or do you want to sit around pissing and moaning until this claim gets so old that you lose your legal rights to do anything.

 

[bobcat23tx]

Ok, obviously I'm going to have to go to my legal office for information and assistance.

May be I was not clear enough in my first post. Mabey I should be asking is there any different laws that pertain as it happened on a military base..

Regardles, their was no need for the flaming sir (and I use the term only out of consideration for my elders). Your tact and professionalism really shown through there.... Now that is me being a smart ass.

I really hope your not a lawyer. From what I've read from you, the quality of your advice would probably leave you starving in the cold.

Good Day.

 

[hexeliebe]

Mabey I should be asking is there any different laws that pertain as it happened on a military base..

Yes, this is the question that you should have asked to begin with. And the answer is No, there is not difference.

As to the flaming, I gave you the only answer to the only question you asked. If you don't like it that's up to you. You're not being able to afford the $250 deductable is irrevelant. You have no other options.

 

[loocpoc]

Sue the dependent or the military member for the cost of the repairs in small claims court.