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Mphouston · 01-26-2016, 02:25 PM

So, I was on my way home a few months ago and while I was stopped at a light, a drunk driver rear ended me. This wasn't a tap, I was stopped at a light and the PD estimates the driver was doing 45mph and there where no skid marks. My saving grace... My car was a standard and thankfully I was out of gear at time of impact..... Just so happens that my passengers brother is an attorney and he ran with it. I should be settled by the end of next month and I'm gonna pay cash for this one. I will definitely buy another camaro. I am so impressed with the way the car held up. Thanks chevrolet, my back is hurtin but, it could have been worse.

motorhead · 01-26-2016, 02:34 PM

Ouch! Do you have tort limits in Texas? I pay extra for full tort hear because I got burnt one time with a limited tort policy.

Irace16 · 01-26-2016, 02:39 PM

If that ever happened to me.... I'd probably be in jail with the a hole who drove drunk, after the hospital

Backspin9 · 01-26-2016, 02:54 PM

Hope their insurance covers everything and lucky nobody was hurt.

Back in the early 90's my wife had a Cavalier wagon and was rear-ended at 40 mph by a bunch of illegals. The car was totaled and was hit so hard it blew out the side windows. Of course, they had no insurance and ours would not cover the replacement cost of a new vehicle. I did manage to get the deductible and some other costs out of them, but that was about it. It was a miracle that nobody got hurt in that one.

sdynak · 01-26-2016, 04:11 PM

Where is he/her!

Really.. sorry man.. such a shame.. Hope it all works out.

Shinebrightx · 01-26-2016, 04:15 PM

Sorry to hear!

Mphouston · 01-26-2016, 04:20 PM

I have full coverage through USAA. One of the perks of being in the Corps... It was a she and the woman who hit me, didn't even realize it. Needless to say, I went to the hospital and she went to jail. Things have a way of working out and there's a light at the end of the tunnel. I don't know what torts are, but, I'm covered and her ins co even sent a letter claiming liability.

nosmr2 · 01-26-2016, 04:52 PM

Where in Houston was the accident?

motorhead · 01-26-2016, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mphouston

I have full coverage through USAA. One of the perks of being in the Corps... It was a she and the woman who hit me, didn't even realize it. Needless to say, I went to the hospital and she went to jail. Things have a way of working out and there's a light at the end of the tunnel. I don't know what torts are, but, I'm covered and her ins co even sent a letter claiming liability.

In Pa, we have what is called limited tort and full tort. If you have limited tort, it greatly reduces what you can sue someone for after a car accident. Full tort retains all of your rights to sue. It was a cost reducing measure that was put in place years ago to try and lower insurance premiums by limiting what one can sue for. It cost more to have full tort. I was just curious because you said about your back hurting after the crash.

two_wheel_mayhem · 01-26-2016, 05:11 PM

That's a shame for everyone involved. Hope it works out for ya.

BAD DAB · 01-26-2016, 08:01 PM

Damn, glad everyone is ok.

Nessal · 01-26-2016, 08:03 PM

If you have back pains, it might be good to call a personal injury attorney. I heard that if you try and go at it with the insurance company, you will get screwed. Most PI attorneys take 30% of the suit.

Mphouston · 01-26-2016, 08:06 PM

It happened in Sugarland. I was on the 59 feeder stopped at the rt 6 light. I was lucky there weren't cars coming through the intersection.

My 5th · 01-26-2016, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Backspin9

Hope their insurance covers everything and lucky nobody was hurt.

Back in the early 90's my wife had a Cavalier wagon and was rear-ended at 40 mph by a bunch of illegals. The car was totaled and was hit so hard it blew out the side windows. Of course, they had no insurance and ours would not cover the replacement cost of a new vehicle. I did manage to get the deductible and some other costs out of them, but that was about it. It was a miracle that nobody got hurt in that one.

Yeah, but look how much they add to the economy.

01-26-2016, 02:25 PM	#1
Mphouston Drives: 2014 LS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston TX Posts: 3	Drunk driver got me good So, I was on my way home a few months ago and while I was stopped at a light, a drunk driver rear ended me. This wasn't a tap, I was stopped at a light and the PD estimates the driver was doing 45mph and there where no skid marks. My saving grace... My car was a standard and thankfully I was out of gear at time of impact..... Just so happens that my passengers brother is an attorney and he ran with it. I should be settled by the end of next month and I'm gonna pay cash for this one. I will definitely buy another camaro. I am so impressed with the way the car held up. Thanks chevrolet, my back is hurtin but, it could have been worse. Attached Images

01-26-2016, 02:39 PM	#3
Irace16 Drives: 2010 1SS RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 521	If that ever happened to me.... I'd probably be in jail with the a hole who drove drunk, after the hospital __________________ Vararam intake, gmpp exhaust, borla stainless long tubes, cat less, jannetty tune, bmr lowering springs, heritage grill , smoked lenses

01-26-2016, 04:11 PM	#5
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	Where is he/her! Really.. sorry man.. such a shame.. Hope it all works out. __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

01-26-2016, 04:52 PM	#8
nosmr2 Drives: 2011 L99 SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 500	Where in Houston was the accident? __________________ 2011 SS ADM LSA Conversion

01-26-2016, 05:11 PM	#10
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	That's a shame for everyone involved. Hope it works out for ya. __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

01-26-2016, 02:34 PM	#2
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Ouch! Do you have tort limits in Texas? I pay extra for full tort hear because I got burnt one time with a limited tort policy.

01-26-2016, 02:54 PM	#4
Backspin9 Drives: The red one Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 317	Hope their insurance covers everything and lucky nobody was hurt. Back in the early 90's my wife had a Cavalier wagon and was rear-ended at 40 mph by a bunch of illegals. The car was totaled and was hit so hard it blew out the side windows. Of course, they had no insurance and ours would not cover the replacement cost of a new vehicle. I did manage to get the deductible and some other costs out of them, but that was about it. It was a miracle that nobody got hurt in that one.

01-26-2016, 04:15 PM	#6
Shinebrightx Drives: 2010 Camaro Z/LT RS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dfw, TX Posts: 336 View My Garage	Sorry to hear!

01-26-2016, 04:20 PM	#7
Mphouston Drives: 2014 LS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston TX Posts: 3	I have full coverage through USAA. One of the perks of being in the Corps... It was a she and the woman who hit me, didn't even realize it. Needless to say, I went to the hospital and she went to jail. Things have a way of working out and there's a light at the end of the tunnel. I don't know what torts are, but, I'm covered and her ins co even sent a letter claiming liability.

01-26-2016, 08:01 PM	#11
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Damn, glad everyone is ok. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

01-26-2016, 08:03 PM	#12
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	If you have back pains, it might be good to call a personal injury attorney. I heard that if you try and go at it with the insurance company, you will get screwed. Most PI attorneys take 30% of the suit.

01-26-2016, 08:06 PM	#13
Mphouston Drives: 2014 LS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston TX Posts: 3	It happened in Sugarland. I was on the 59 feeder stopped at the rt 6 light. I was lucky there weren't cars coming through the intersection.