- Jurisdiction
- New York
Hello Everyone.
I am seeking some guidance with respect to my situation. My car collided with a truck while parked in Brooklyn, New York. The company that owns the truck is based in the Midwest and is self-insured.
The accident occurred in the last week of June '18 and the truck driver's company has since declared my vehicle a total loss. The repair assessment however indicates that the cost is about 66% of the car's market value. They have told me that they expect the final cost to exceed 75% and for that reason they have totaled the vehicle, as required under NY law.
The bottom line is that they have made me an offer for only the cost of the vehicle. I have made a request and counter offer, which asks for additional costs that I must incur such as registration, inspection and other anticipated costs. I felt that was a fair reques because I bought the car only four months ago. They have completely refused to discuss the matter and have shown no interest in negotiating further.
What are my options? How do I get them to compensate me fairly?
Thank you!
Vik
I am seeking some guidance with respect to my situation. My car collided with a truck while parked in Brooklyn, New York. The company that owns the truck is based in the Midwest and is self-insured.
The accident occurred in the last week of June '18 and the truck driver's company has since declared my vehicle a total loss. The repair assessment however indicates that the cost is about 66% of the car's market value. They have told me that they expect the final cost to exceed 75% and for that reason they have totaled the vehicle, as required under NY law.
The bottom line is that they have made me an offer for only the cost of the vehicle. I have made a request and counter offer, which asks for additional costs that I must incur such as registration, inspection and other anticipated costs. I felt that was a fair reques because I bought the car only four months ago. They have completely refused to discuss the matter and have shown no interest in negotiating further.
What are my options? How do I get them to compensate me fairly?
Thank you!
Vik