Things are progressing smoothly on the way to getting the truck repaired. Just a few hiccups so far. The owner of the SUV's insurance company is paying for my damages & rental car. A new bed panel assembly is being ordered from SI. Cost is about $1100 delivered. Meanwhile the starter bendix ground to a halt & the ring gear is also damaged. Precision in New Hampton Iowa has a freshly rebuilt torque converter/ring gear assembly that is being shipped out today. While it's in the shop the brakes & wheel cylinders are also being replaced. When all repairs are complete the insurance company wants the truck towed to the body shop because of the leaky gas tank.
The adjuster wants to see the truck again because since he last saw it the driver's door & fender are rubbing & paint has chipped off the door. Maybe cab mounts?
The unlicensed driver that hit me has hired an attorney. I am seeing a chiropractor 4 days a week. My insurance will only cover up to $1000 in my medical expenses. I have an appt. Wednesday with a lawyer. Coincidentally, I played the client in a TV commercial for this law firm about 20 years ago. My wife & the lawyer's wife also once worked together. SC law does not allow my company to be reimbursed by the other company for my medical expenses.
As stated in a previous post, the policeman at the accident is from South Bend, the collision shop estimator is from South Bend, & now the UPS Store owner handling my parts shipping is also from SB.
Everyone involved has been helpful & I have also received some good advice from SDC members. Will update as this all progresses. Robert
The adjuster wants to see the truck again because since he last saw it the driver's door & fender are rubbing & paint has chipped off the door. Maybe cab mounts?
The unlicensed driver that hit me has hired an attorney. I am seeing a chiropractor 4 days a week. My insurance will only cover up to $1000 in my medical expenses. I have an appt. Wednesday with a lawyer. Coincidentally, I played the client in a TV commercial for this law firm about 20 years ago. My wife & the lawyer's wife also once worked together. SC law does not allow my company to be reimbursed by the other company for my medical expenses.
As stated in a previous post, the policeman at the accident is from South Bend, the collision shop estimator is from South Bend, & now the UPS Store owner handling my parts shipping is also from SB.
Everyone involved has been helpful & I have also received some good advice from SDC members. Will update as this all progresses. Robert
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