I have to add myself to those who have been hit. -- got rear ended at a redlight.

[siress]

Hey there! I was back in Austin for a short four-day visit. After having breakfast with a friend, I was driving back into the city. As I stopped at a red light on a sunny, clear morning around 10:30 am, I suddenly got rear-ended. Luckily, I had my foot on the brake, so my car was only pushed a little and didn't go into the cross traffic. The driver who hit me was pressing the accelerator pedal. The cameras captured the entire incident. This was my second time being in an accident as the first time was when I was 16 and a passenger. It's never a pleasant experience.

There were a lot of warning lights, and she hit the bumper and damaged the liftgate. Now, I have to start the process of getting my car repaired. -- Any guidance?

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[NY_Rob]

Sorry that happened!

Tips??? Start researching how to file a Diminished Value claim in your state (I'm not kidding), or start looking for an adjuster who specializes in that field.

 

[siress]

Sorry that happened!

Tips??? Start researching how to file a Diminished Value claim in your state (I'm not kidding), or start looking for an adjuster who specializes in that field.

thank you I am working on that now

 

[NY_Rob]

thank you I am working on that now

From what I have read on this forum, and what I was told I had to do by our body shop in Dec 2022 after our i3 got rear-ended, you're probably better off hiring someone to pursue the DV claim for you as there are lots of hoops to jump through, and if you miss anything you could potentially miss out on thousands in your claim.

 

[siress]

I am researching firms now; I am in Austin, Texas; if anyone has a recommendation, let me know.

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