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liberal N proud

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Sat Sep 7, 2013, 02:50 PM Sep 2013

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In June I was rear-ended, and my vehicle totalled. The person who hit me was uninsured, so I used my insurance to recover most of the cost of my vehicle, and then replacing it. Within a week of the accident, my insurance company had a check in my hand and I proceeded to find another vehicle similar to the one I lost. The vehicle I found cost me $2500 more than the insurance check even though the vehicles were nearly identical excluding color.

The person who hit me settled with the insurance company since then. I am still out the $250.


Today I go to the mailbox and there was a letter from the person who hit me wanting me to tell the state that there is no harm done and that she ows nothing as a result of the accident. She also wants me to say that there was heavy rain that day imparing travel. Her concern is that it will effect her driving record and employment as her employer reviews their driving records.

So what should I do?

Respond and point out that 1) I am out the $2500 due to her rear ending me, and 2) It was in fact not raining that day rather it was a very sunny day?

Or do I just not respond?



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What to do, what to do... [View all] liberal N proud Sep 2013 OP
She has a dilemma but badhair77 Sep 2013 #1
I wouldn't lie for sure liberal N proud Sep 2013 #16
Don't respond and take her to small claims court for the $2500. Jesus Malverde Sep 2013 #2
I agree with this. MicaelS Sep 2013 #20
Do not respond. MineralMan Sep 2013 #3
Be Honest xfundy Sep 2013 #4
I will not lie about the weather liberal N proud Sep 2013 #14
She shouldn't have been travelling too close in heavy rain Rosa Luxemburg Sep 2013 #5
It was a sunny afternoon liberal N proud Sep 2013 #11
I'm sure that she would have you in court if you had run into the back of her Rosa Luxemburg Sep 2013 #21
Probably right about that. liberal N proud Sep 2013 #22
If she doesnt have insurance why is she woried about points? snagglepuss Sep 2013 #33
Beats me! liberal N proud Sep 2013 #35
Find who she was going to send your letter to and tell them the truth directly Taitertots Sep 2013 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author liberal N proud Sep 2013 #8
That might be the best thing to do. liberal N proud Sep 2013 #10
It is kind of stalkerish, but you could find her place of employment and send them a copy of.... Taitertots Sep 2013 #23
I know where she works liberal N proud Sep 2013 #26
I want to make a video where I get random people to sit down... Taitertots Sep 2013 #32
Since this incident I am acutely aware of people texting and talking while driving liberal N proud Sep 2013 #37
Heavy rain is no excuse at all, even if there was indeed any rain at all. lpbk2713 Sep 2013 #7
There was no rain, she wants me to say there was liberal N proud Sep 2013 #9
I realize that. lpbk2713 Sep 2013 #15
If she pays the $2500 then write the letter, but be truthful. Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #12
That is what my gut tells me liberal N proud Sep 2013 #18
Two wrongs don't make a right, but Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #24
I'd go with the former and add that she's lucky you are nice enough not to Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #13
I would duly ignore it for now, it's kinder Warpy Sep 2013 #17
I could respond with a copy of the police report and highlight the weather conditions. liberal N proud Sep 2013 #19
Ask an attorney. Do not respond in the meantime. DevonRex Sep 2013 #25
Thanks for the tip. liberal N proud Sep 2013 #27
The kind thing would be not to respond. BlueToTheBone Sep 2013 #28
We don't lie here. liberal N proud Sep 2013 #29
What will you do? BlueToTheBone Sep 2013 #30
That is the delima liberal N proud Sep 2013 #31
Sounds like you are angry BlueToTheBone Sep 2013 #34
It disgusts me that we have to carry uninsured motorist and pay higher rates because of this liberal N proud Sep 2013 #36
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