I was rear ended today in VA by a distracted driver and I know because my car is equipped with front and rear facing HD dash cameras.
I'm posting here as I am afraid that the loss of value in my car and the loss of wages will not be compensated as part of the repair. I'm mostly wondering if I have a case to gain equal compensation for my losses. In other words, I'm not trying to take advantage of the situation.
Some facts:
- My car is on the expensive side > $60,000
- All three cars involved in the accident have XXXXX insurance
- The third car in the accident claimed responsibility and was given a citation
- I have video showing the responsible lifting his head and a phone almost falling from his hand as he hits the rear of my car without slowing (still accelerating 45+ MPH)
- I didn't feel injured at the time of the accident, but went to see a doctor a few hours after with a sore neck and headache - diagnosis, whiplash and possible concussion
Assumptions:
- Car will be fixed and the bill covered by insurance
- Will be compensated for car rental
- Third party options added to car will not be covered by insurance
- Car will be devalued if accident can be discovered on CarFax etc.
- I will not be compensated for lost wages per forced PTO to handle logistics and recover from whiplash
Thanks, I really appreciate the feedback! I just want to know if this is something that I should take on legally.
StiffNeck
I'm posting here as I am afraid that the loss of value in my car and the loss of wages will not be compensated as part of the repair. I'm mostly wondering if I have a case to gain equal compensation for my losses. In other words, I'm not trying to take advantage of the situation.
Some facts:
- My car is on the expensive side > $60,000
- All three cars involved in the accident have XXXXX insurance
- The third car in the accident claimed responsibility and was given a citation
- I have video showing the responsible lifting his head and a phone almost falling from his hand as he hits the rear of my car without slowing (still accelerating 45+ MPH)
- I didn't feel injured at the time of the accident, but went to see a doctor a few hours after with a sore neck and headache - diagnosis, whiplash and possible concussion
Assumptions:
- Car will be fixed and the bill covered by insurance
- Will be compensated for car rental
- Third party options added to car will not be covered by insurance
- Car will be devalued if accident can be discovered on CarFax etc.
- I will not be compensated for lost wages per forced PTO to handle logistics and recover from whiplash
Thanks, I really appreciate the feedback! I just want to know if this is something that I should take on legally.
StiffNeck