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CA
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to read my case.
I was involved in an auto accident with one of State Farm's insured, and I am also insured by State Farm. After 2 months of trying to reach a decision, they finally contact me to say that the accident is a 50/50 at fault. Therefore, State Farm agrees to pay for 50% of my damages since I only have liability. They instruct me to bring my vehicle to a shop they've chosen to get an estimate at which point they will cut me a check for the damage. I ask for this in writing, since I know what snakes insurance companies can be, and it is sent to me via e-mail
I arrive at the shop, the appraiser comes out, and he apologizes saying he can't cut me a check because it may be a total loss based on the damage. Thus, I must wait until the claim is reviewed again. I say ok fine and leave.
The next week State Farm contacts me and tells me that based on new evidence, they are denying my claim altogether and I will not receive the 50% of damages as they had already promised.
I have, in writing, their agreement to already pay for the damages. Raged with fury, I run out to my local courthouse and file a small claims case against them which will be heard in 3 weeks.
Do I have a case or what is the likelihood of the judge deciding in my favor?
Thanks.
J.R
CA
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to read my case.
I was involved in an auto accident with one of State Farm's insured, and I am also insured by State Farm. After 2 months of trying to reach a decision, they finally contact me to say that the accident is a 50/50 at fault. Therefore, State Farm agrees to pay for 50% of my damages since I only have liability. They instruct me to bring my vehicle to a shop they've chosen to get an estimate at which point they will cut me a check for the damage. I ask for this in writing, since I know what snakes insurance companies can be, and it is sent to me via e-mail
I arrive at the shop, the appraiser comes out, and he apologizes saying he can't cut me a check because it may be a total loss based on the damage. Thus, I must wait until the claim is reviewed again. I say ok fine and leave.
The next week State Farm contacts me and tells me that based on new evidence, they are denying my claim altogether and I will not receive the 50% of damages as they had already promised.
I have, in writing, their agreement to already pay for the damages. Raged with fury, I run out to my local courthouse and file a small claims case against them which will be heard in 3 weeks.
Do I have a case or what is the likelihood of the judge deciding in my favor?
Thanks.
J.R