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Woke up from to a text from a neighbor that my bike had been "moved" off the street and onto the grass by some guys doing construction around the corner. Got dressed, went down and saw her leaned up against a fence. As soon as I saw her a man came out from the house. "Is this your bike?" "Yeah." "The guy you want to talk to is inside, I'll get him." Guy came out, said he was pulling his truck (F550 Dumper) into the driveway and couldn't see the bike. He clipped the left side, dragged it a ways and then it came crashing down on the right. We exchanged info, he was super apologetic and I could tell it was an honest mistake. Things happen, accidents are called accidents for a reason, and this is why we have insurance.
Well, because it was a business vehicle he had business insurance. What a crock of shit. Two weeks later and they're just now giving me the news that they're totaling the vehicle. Oh, and they're now willing to get me a rental car. Estimated value of my bike ('75 CB500T) is $2500. Not sure if there's going to be any additional compensation offered for my time (missed school and work), as well as the general inconvenience and headache that goes along with a wrecked bike. So I'm curious; anyone else been in a similar situation? How was it handled and what can I expect as far as total compensation? Should I prepare to go to litigation? $2500 seems like a bit of a lowball on the value of the bike. Just over 19,000 Miles, almost entirely original, new top end, new tires, etc.
Not having a bike is driving me crazy at the moment. Usually getting on the bike is my escape from the real world. I had been planning a solo camping trip for the end of the week and was getting all geared up when the bike got wrecked. I guess I need to start looking for a new steed.
Well, because it was a business vehicle he had business insurance. What a crock of shit. Two weeks later and they're just now giving me the news that they're totaling the vehicle. Oh, and they're now willing to get me a rental car. Estimated value of my bike ('75 CB500T) is $2500. Not sure if there's going to be any additional compensation offered for my time (missed school and work), as well as the general inconvenience and headache that goes along with a wrecked bike. So I'm curious; anyone else been in a similar situation? How was it handled and what can I expect as far as total compensation? Should I prepare to go to litigation? $2500 seems like a bit of a lowball on the value of the bike. Just over 19,000 Miles, almost entirely original, new top end, new tires, etc.
Not having a bike is driving me crazy at the moment. Usually getting on the bike is my escape from the real world. I had been planning a solo camping trip for the end of the week and was getting all geared up when the bike got wrecked. I guess I need to start looking for a new steed.